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CME for ProgressNotes - SAMMPRIS Trial - Stenting vs Aggressive Medical Management

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1. 1. Which one of the following statements about the results of the SAMMPRIS trial is true?

1. Which one of the following statements about the results of the SAMMPRIS trial is true? a. The stroke rates in the stenting and medical arm were both higher than expected in the first 30 days after enrollment

b. The stroke rates in the stenting and medical patients were both lower than expected in the first 30 days after enrollment

c. The stroke rates in the stenting and medical arms beyond 30 days after enrollment were both higher than expected

d. The stroke rate in the stenting arm beyond 30 days after enrollment was higher than in the medical arm

e. The stroke rates in the stenting and medical arm were the same beyond 30 days after enrollment

2. 2. Which one of the following was not part of the aggressive medical management in the SAMMPRIS trial?

2. Which one of the following was not part of the aggressive medical management in the SAMMPRIS trial? a. LDL target of <70 mg /dL

b. Systolic blood pressure <130 mm Hg if diabetic

c. Combined use of aspirin and dipyridamole for 90 days

d. Hemoglobin A1c <7% in diabetic patients

e. A lifestyle modification program

3. 3. In 2008, what proportion of stroke deaths in South Carolina occurred in those younger than 65 years?

3. In 2008, what proportion of stroke deaths in South Carolina occurred in those younger than 65 years? a. 10%

b. 20%

c. 30%

d. 40%

e. 50%

4. Relevant financial relationships or the absence of relevant financial relationships were disclosed in the beginning of the article.

Relevant financial relationships or the absence of relevant financial relationships were disclosed in the beginning of the article. Yes

5. The information presented was evidence based and balanced.

The information presented was evidence based and balanced. Strongly agree

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6. This article was free of commercial bias.

This article was free of commercial bias. Yes

7. As a result of the information in this article I will make a change in my practice.

As a result of the information in this article I will make a change in my practice. Yes

8. If you answered yes to the question above please list the change(s) that you plan to make in your practice.

If you answered yes to the question above please list the change(s) that you plan to make in your practice.

9. As a result of this article, I am able to identify the main risk factors to target in patients with atherosclerotic intracranial arterial stenosis.

As a result of this article, I am able to identify the main risk factors to target in patients with atherosclerotic intracranial arterial stenosis. Yes

10. As a result of this article, I am able to identify the risks associated with intracranial transluminal angioplasty and stenting

As a result of this article, I am able to identify the risks associated with intracranial transluminal angioplasty and stenting Yes

11. As a result of this article, I am able to list key stroke statistics for the United States and specifically, South Carolina.

As a result of this article, I am able to list key stroke statistics for the United States and specifically, South Carolina. Yes

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Please let us know if you have any areas in your practice that you need to have addressed in future CME activities.

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