Hemianopsia

Overview

4.3 out of 5 (3 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

9 Jan 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Hemianopsia is a clinical term used to describe the disruption of visual pathways within the central nervous system, resulting in the loss of half of the vertical visual field. This condition typically arises due to stroke, brain tumor, or traumatic brain injury. Hemianopsia can be highly disabling, restricting the patient's capacity to navigate their surroundings, read, and operate a vehicle. Consequently, this condition often leads to decreased productivity and increased morbidity due to its impact on the visual pathway. Thus, understanding the functional anatomy of the visual field pathways and correlating visual fields, as well as carefully considering the patient's history and physical examination, can aid in localizing pathological lesions within the central nervous system.

Importantly, it is necessary to remain vigilant for hemianopsia, as both the patient and clinician may overlook the condition. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain a high index of suspicion and consider testing for patients at risk or with neurological findings and visual complaints. Although over half of patients with hemianopsia will experience spontaneous recovery within 1 month following an ischemic stroke, therapies are available to assist patients in adapting and compensating to their environment. Prompt evaluation and accurate diagnosis may identify treatable causes, such as acute ischemic stroke. This activity reviews the etiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of hemianopsia. This activity also equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge to treat individuals with hemianopsia and enhance overall patient care.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Apply comprehensive knowledge of the functional anatomy of the visual pathway to identify and localize hemianopsia-related lesions accurately.

  • Assess patients presenting with neurological symptoms for potential hemianopsia, recognizing associated findings and promptly initiating a thorough evaluation.

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of potential abnormalities associated with hemianopsia, facilitating accurate localization and targeted interventions.

  • Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients with hemianopsia, fostering a collaborative management approach.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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