Annual Cerebrovascular Update on March 27-28, 2025 in Philadelphia, United States

This annual symposium features in-depth presentations on stroke epidemiology and prevention, innovations in acute stroke intervention, updated strategies in medical management of stroke, new surgical techniques, panel discussion of challenging cases, nursing care of the stroke patient.

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

Formulate appropriate management plan for blood pressure control in both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.

Analyze the benefits and risks of current and emerging endovascular techniques for brain aneurysms and other vascular abnormalities.

Review the most current, impactful, nationally/internationally recognized clinical stroke trials published within the past year.

Evaluate current strategies for managing ICH.

Discuss latest advancements in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke.

Discuss amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) which can mimic stroke, occurring in Alzheimer's Disease patients who are receiving anti-amyloid therapies.

Employ current pharmacotherapy data on anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy in both primary and secondary prevention of stroke.

Discuss factors that should be considered regarding when to restart antithrombotic agents in stroke patients.

Review the risks of perioperative stroke and management strategies in this particular subgroup of stroke patients.

Critique the role of stenting in treating various venous intracranial conditions.

Evaluate how Mobile Stroke Units are changing the delivery of stroke care.

Explore the advantages of telestroke in acute stroke triage.

Discuss the link between obstructive sleep apnea and stroke.

Review optimal management for stroke caused by infective endocarditis.

Investigate the utility of prolonged cardiac monitoring in patients with stroke.

Recommend lifestyle modifications to patients to reduce the risk of primary and secondary stroke based on latest epidemiology and risk factor trends for stroke.