Third Annual Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Conference

Saturday, October 1, 2022, 7:00 AM - 4:45 PM, Sheraton Grand Chicago, Chicago, IL


It can be difficult for the busy practitioner to take time away from their practice to learn 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 and functional 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 team 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 importance of early rehabilitation intervention for 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.
11. Recognize the impact of COVID-19 on stroke triaging and care delivery.

The fee is $100 for physicians and $60 for trainees, APPs, nurses, OTs, and PTs. Registration is free for Northwestern faculty and staff. No refunds will be issued after Friday, September 23.

If paying with check, please mail your check, made payable to Northwestern Memorial Hospital (CME), to the address listed below, prior to Friday, September 23.

Sarah Baggs
c/o Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
541 North Fairbanks Court, Suite 950, Office 963
Chicago, IL 60611 

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 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Occupational Therapists
This course has been approved for continuing education hours for occupational therapy practitioners by the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association. CE Hours Awarded: 7.5 Maximum.

Physical Therapists
The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has approved this course according to the Criteria for Approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association. CE Hours Awarded: 7.5 Maximum.

EMS
First responders will earn 7.5 continuing education credits and receive a continuing education certificate at the event.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital has provided this continuing education by the approval of the Illinois Department of Public Health, an accredited provider.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.50 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.