Knowledge of functions and organization of the Stroke Unit.
Understanding the different clinical features in stroke patients.
Correct timing of the logopedic approach to stroke patients inside a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of the key pharmacological therapies used in a stroke Unit

Central Nervous sistema anatomy. Hints on Neurology and Clinical Neuropsychology

Function and structure of a Stroke Unit.
Management of speech problems/Dysphagia in acute patients.
Clinical features by stroke location.
Patients’ needs analysis.
Hints on the pharmacological approach to ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke

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Journals

The course targets to the defintion of stroke, the identification of the principal causes of cerebrovascular diseases, the knowledge of most frequent symptoms and signs of stroke, the clinical and therapeutical workup. The course aims also at understanding organization and mission of the stroke units and of the mutiprofessional team involved in stroke patients treatment

Frontal lessons; videos; articles reading; visit to the Stroke Unit of Trieste

Oral exam with clinical cases discussion. The exam lasts five minutes; possible results are aprroved/not approved.

This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs)