Sixth Annual Stroke Conference is organized by Scripps Health and will be held on Aug 11, 2018 at Schaetzel Center, La Jolla, California, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapist, Speech-language Pathologists, Emergency Medicine Specialists, First Responders, healthcare professionals who care for the patient with or at risk for stroke. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).
Course Description:
This year’s symposium highlights scientific advances in cardiac arrhythmias and stroke, transient ischemic attack, intracerebral haemorrhage, patient movement, decision-making and rehab for improved functional outcome.
Stroke expertise at Scripps is evident in the quality of interdisciplinary health care professionals presenting information to enhance patient care from a variety of medical perspectives. Content will include a comprehensive overview of stroke and the most up-to-date treatment options and technology.
Course Highlights:
• Plenary talks from nationally recognized experts
• Presentations on hot topics, upcoming scientific developments, and current advances
in stroke
• In-depth breakout sessions on pertinent topics
• Networking opportunities among colleagues
• Conference app with access to course materials from the convenience of your mobile device or computer
Course Objectives:
• Discuss the correlation between stroke syndrome and anatomical structures.
• Identify and discuss unusual stroke symptoms.
• Review the incidence of posterior circulation stroke, recognition and treatment.
• Detect key concepts in management of secondary brain injury.
• Assess recent innovations in Neurosurgery.
• Evaluate nursing care and most recent Neurointerventional procedures and updates.
• Appraise key concepts related to stroke rehabilitation.
• Apply discharge planning considerations for the stroke patient.
• Through the use of case studies, identify lessons learned regarding stroke management at Scripps.