Fifth Annual Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Conference

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center, Oak Brook, IL


Patient data and referral patterns tell us community practitioners may be unaware of the recent advances in the diagnosis, treatment and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients. It can be difficult for the busy practitioner to take time away from their practice to learn what is new, including the recent changes in the guidelines on acute stroke management and secondary stroke prevention. This activity aims to provide such practice guideline updates and review recently published clinical trial data.

1. Recognize the role of the emergency department in coordination with paramedics in the field and hyperacute triaging and care of stroke patients.
2. Examine the role of frontline neuroradiology imaging in acute stroke and paradigm in triaging patients for interventions.
3. Discuss the indication and care considerations for administering systemic thrombolytic treatments in acute ischemic stroke.
4. Review current indications for endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke and discuss nuances and challenges in patient selection and management.
5. Review current recommendations for diagnostic work up for stroke and discuss the diagnostic challenges when assessing for stroke etiology.
6. Discuss the role of multidisciplinary teams in the acute intervention, management and care of stroke patients.
7. Describe and discuss endovascular and surgical options for revascularization for stroke prevention.
8. Explain the role and timeframe for rehabilitation for motor recovery after stroke.
9. Discuss and review criteria for both surgical and endovascular options for patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysm.
10. Identify causes and management of subarachnoid hemorrhage.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS ACTIVITY IS NOW CLOSED

Physician…….$150 
Trainee, APP, Nurse, OT, PT, or Other….$60
Northwestern Faculty or Staff…..$0

CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds will be issued after Friday, October 4.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.25 hours), ABS CC (6.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.25 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a Continuing Education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.