LNP 150 Analyzing a Stroke Case: The LNC Role Jason Atienza MD

By Patricia Iyer MSN RN LNCC | January 29, 2018

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Jason Atienza is a physiatrist who talks about a stroke cases that can cause some significant damages. Jason works in the Orlando area as a rehabilitation physician. His focus is catastrophic conditions, including severe stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and multiple trauma.

Certainly, if you have worked on personal injury and some medical malpractice cases, you have seen instances of stroke. You may have taken care of patients clinically as a nurse with people who have suffered from those conditions. Jason has a focus not only on rehabilitation but also hosts a podcast called “MedPro Money”, which covers business, finance and investing education for healthcare professionals.

Listen in as Pat Iyer and Jason Atienza chat about these points

  • The physiology in terms of what causes a stroke?
  • What are the signs that would warrant immediate treatment for a stroke
  • The risk factors and amount of time that you have from the beginning onsets of symptoms to the point where there is irreversible damage
  • Why less than 10% of patients who suffer stroke come out with zero residual deficits
  • The tough love and the TLC approach for physical therapy.

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Your Presenter

Dr. Atienza is a rehabilitation physician and medical director at Orlando Health. Hs focus is on catastrophic conditions including severe stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and multiple trauma.

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