Frontiers in Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases Lecture Series

Join the Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, and partners of the Gulf Regional Area Stroke Programs (GRASP), for a monthly CME/CNE approved lecture series, open to all colleagues caring for patients with cerebrovascular disease to gain:

• cutting-edge insights from leading experts
• foster interdisciplinary connections
• elevate your expertise in the evolving landscape of stroke studies while enjoying exclusive resources
• earn valuable continuing education credits

These virtual webinars will address the latest advances in stroke and cerebrovascular diseases across the continuum of care for our patients. Explore latest advancements, networking opportunities, and a comprehensive educational experience. Sign up now to stay ahead in the field of stroke research and treatment!

Information and Registration for Upcoming 2024 Lectures

• May 21, 2024 | 12pm CST: Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation: Timing of Anticoagulation, Load, Monitoring, Subclinical Detection and More w/ Luciano Sposato

  Speaker:

  

  Luciano Sposato, MD, MBA, FRCPC

  Head, Stroke Program, LHSC.

  Western University

  Kathleen & Dr. Henry Barnett Chair in Stroke Research

  Topic:

  Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation: Timing of Anticoagulation, Load, Monitoring, Subclinical Detection and More

  REGISTER HERE

  Objectives:

  • Review current evidence on cardiac monitoring post-stroke and determine what is the optimal time to start anticoagulation
  • Review the results of LOOP, NOAH-AFNET 6, and ARTESIA
  • Discuss the implications of these trials and future research perspectives
  • Determine the clinical significance of detecting short duration Afib
  • Learn what is Afib burden
  • Long term monitoring - LINQS or Holter’s
• June 11, 2024 | 12pm CST: "Inflammation After Stroke: New Therapies on the Horizon" with Tim U. Magnus

  Speaker:

  

  Tim Ullrich Magnus, PD Dr. med.

  Director of Neurology

  Topic:

  Inflammation After Stroke: New Therapies on the Horizon

  Registration:

  Coming Soon

Upcoming topics will include:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Updates on Thrombectomy: Selection Criteria and Distal Occlusions
• Stroke and Pregnancy
• What is the Science of Stroke Rehabilitation
• Vascular Cognitive Impairment
• Inflammation After Stroke: New Therapies on the Horizon
• Pediatric Stroke
• Social Determinants of Stroke
• Update on Carotid and Vertebral Dissections
• Intracranial Arterial Disease: Updates on Diagnostics, Predictive Modeling, and Management
• Diet and Stroke Prevention

To receive an invitation for future meetings, email Amy Quinn