25th Annual Cerebrovascular Update

25th Annual Cerebrovascular Update is organized by Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) and will be held from Mar 19 - 20, 2026 at The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Description:
Join leading experts at the 25th Annual Cardiovascular Update, a premier event dedicated to advancing stroke care, prevention, and treatment. This conference features in-depth presentations on stroke epidemiology and prevention, the latest innovations in acute ischemic stroke intervention, and updated strategies for medical management of stroke patients.

Attendees will explore new surgical techniques in stroke care, participate in interactive panel discussions on challenging stroke cases, and gain practical insights into stroke nursing care and rehabilitation best practices. Designed for neurologists, neurosurgeons, emergency medicine specialists, and stroke unit nurses, this event provides cutting-edge updates on stroke research, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based treatment strategies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders in stroke medicine, discover emerging technologies in stroke management, and enhance your expertise in comprehensive stroke care.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, healthcare team members will be able to:

1. Recommend lifestyle modifications to patients to reduce the risk of primary and secondary stroke based on latest epidemiology and risk factor trends for stroke.
2. Formulate appropriate management plan for blood pressure control in both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
3. Analyze the benefits and risks of current and emerging endovascular techniques for brain aneurysms and other vascular abnormalities.
4. Review the most current, impactful, nationally/internationally recognized clinical stroke trials published within the past year.
5. Evaluate current strategies for managing ICH.
6. Discuss latest advancements in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke.
7. Employ current pharmacotherapy data on anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy in both primary and secondary prevention of stroke.
8. Discuss factors that should be considered regarding when to restart antithrombotic agents in stroke patients.
9. Review the role of artificial intelligence in stroke care.
10. Critique the role of stenting in treating various venous intracranial conditions.
11. Evaluate how Mobile Stroke Units are changing the delivery of stroke care.
12. Explore the advantages of telestroke in acute stroke triage.
13. Discuss the link between patent foramen ovale and stroke and management options.
14. Review optimal management for stroke in patients with malignancy.
15. Investigate the utility of prolonged cardiac monitoring in patients with stroke.
16. Describe the latest developments in medical and surgical intervention of carotid disease.
17. Review latest evidence-based recommendations for patients with medium and distal vessel occlusions
18. Discuss management options for patients with large vessel occlusions and low NIHSS.