2023 Classic Lectures in Stroke Imaging: Enhancing Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Emergencies

This comprehensive CME teaching activity brings together current imaging strategies for cerebrovascular emergencies, providing a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of acute stroke.

Target Audience

This course is specifically designed for practicing radiologists, neurointerventionalists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and emergency department physicians who interpret or rely on imaging studies for the evaluation of cerebrovascular disorders.

Educational Objectives

Upon completing this CME teaching activity, participants should be able to:

• Discuss updates in stroke and cerebrovascular disease diagnosis and management, including acute stroke and cerebral aneurysm.
• Utilize state-of-the-art stroke imaging protocols to assess acute stroke in clinical practice.
• Describe the role of radiology in the assessment and treatment of acute stroke and cerebral aneurysm.
• Compare the use of surgical management and vascular intervention in the management of intracerebral hemorrhage.

Topics Covered

This comprehensive course covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Stroke Epidemiology and Risk Factor Management (Boris Chulpayev, M.D.)
• Acute Stroke Imaging and Therapy: Neuroradiology in the Leadership Role (Allan L. Brook, M.D., FSIR)
• Stroke Neurology: Differentials and Clinical Diagnosis (Boris Chulpayev, M.D.)
• Surgical Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (Lawrence D. Dickinson, M.D.)
• Acute Management of Stroke (Boris Chulpayev, M.D.)
• Neuroimaging of Stroke (Chip Truwit, M.D.)
• CT of Acute Stroke (Lawrence N. Tanenbaum, M.D., FACR)
• Current Imaging in Acute Ischemic Stroke (Kambiz Nael, M.D.)
• Rapid Protocols in Acute Ischemic Stroke (Jalal B. Andre, M.D., DABR(R))
• Updates in Stroke Imaging (Max Wintermark, M.D., MAS, MBA)
• Emergency Stroke Triage (Jalal B. Andre, M.D., DABR(R))
• Evaluation of Vasospasm and Delayed Ischemia (Jalal B. Andre, M.D., DABR(R))
• Stroke Trials Update: Pushing the Limits, Low NIHSS, Large Core and Straight to Angio (Reade DeLeacy, M.D., MBBS (Hons) FRANZCR)
• Stroke Thrombectomy: Data, Literature, and Guidelines Review (Allan L. Brook, M.D., FSIR)
• AI in Neuroradiology: Current Uses in Stroke Cases (Kambiz Nael, M.D.)
• Multimodal CT and MR Imaging in Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke (J. Pablo Villablanca, M.D., FACR)
• Practical Tips for Opening the Occlusion: How I Do It (Allan L. Brook, M.D., FSIR)
• Brain Aneurysms: Basics and Treatment Options (Allan L. Brook, M.D., FSIR)
• Imaging Intracranial Hemorrhage (Blake A. Johnson, M.D., FACR)
• Next Generation and Beyond; What’s in Store for Intracranial Aneurysm Treatment (Reade DeLeacy, M.D., MBBS (Hons) FRANZCR)

By participating in this comprehensive course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the latest imaging techniques and interventions for cerebrovascular emergencies, ultimately improving patient outcomes.