10th Annual Symposium on Neurovascular Disease is organized by Cedars Sinai Medical Center and will be held on Jan 20, 2018 at Hotel Casa Del Mar, Santa Monica, California, United States Of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Overview:
This course will serve as a review and update on Neurovascular disease is the leading cause of permanent adult disability in the United States. Exciting new treatments show promise in preventing subsequent strokes as well as reversing the effects of acute stroke. The 10th Annual Symposium on Neurovascular Disease will focus on existing and emerging therapies for patients with cerebrovascular disease, including management and treatment of acute stroke, innovations in the treatment of intracranial atherosclerotic disease and updates in the treatment of complex brain aneurysms.
Renowned regional and national faculty will present and discuss these cutting-edge treatment and management strategies to support healthcare professionals in delivering optimal care to their patients with neurovascular disease. Designed to encourage participation and discussion, this one day conference provides an interdisciplinary approach using didactic lectures, case presentations, and audience polling and participation to present new neurovascular data and discuss challenging clinical cases.
Conference Objectives : -
• Integrate recommendations for optimal management of acute stroke patients to enhance the quality of care and prevent secondary vascular events.
• Review the diagnosis, clinical presentation - and therapeutic approaches available for patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease.
• Discuss the rationale behind surgical decision-making and the various treatment modalities for managing complex brain aneurysms.
• Identify key features that reliably distinguish stroke from stroke mimics, and execute a focused and assured assessment of patients to ensure timely and appropriate treatment.