Purpose:

To present updates for stroke prevention, acute stroke interventions, and management of acute stroke complications.

Objectives: 

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Guide the hospital management of stroke patients.
• Review the triage of acute stroke patients.
• Describe the roles of intravenous and intra-arterial therapies in acute stroke.
• Identify stroke patients who are likely to benefit from neurosurgical interventions.
• Optimize treatment for patients with intracranial atherosclerosis.
• Optimize secondary stroke prevention with medications and lifestyle changes.
• Discuss latest developments and ongoing clinical stroke research.

Target Audience:

This symposium was designed to update all healthcare providers involved in the care of stroke patients (Emergency Physicians, Neurohospitalists, General Hospitalists, Primary Care Physicians, General Medicine Physicians, Advanced Care Providers, Nurses, Emergency Medical Personnel, and trainees). 

Credit:

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.25 hours), Non-Physician Credit For Attending An AMA PRA Category 1 Event (12.25 hours)

Location:

All sessions will be held in the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.