Stroke 360: Integrating Care and Science - January 10, 2025

January 10, 2025

In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available. 

Presented by the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute

This program will emphasize the evidence-based strategy for the current treatments of stroke and updates in stroke care including acute and post stroke rehabilitation. It will cover new methodologies and advancement in diagnosis and treatment of patients with stroke.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (HM, MPAQ, ACO PCP)Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)*$300
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) - NO CE - Click here to register!Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)$50
Allied Health Care Professionals (including Nurses)Complimentary
Resident / Fellow / StudentComplimentary

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, trainees, nurses, physical, occupational, speech therapists and social workers who interact with stroke patients in a variety of settings.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • Identify updates in acute stroke management including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy
  • Learn updates in intracerebral hemorrhage and intracranial stenosis management
  • Identify gaps in post stroke care and highlight post stroke therapy
  • Review opinions on controversial topics in Stroke
  • Discuss patient centered outcomes
Course summary
Course opens: 
08/23/2024
Course expires: 
02/10/2025
Event starts: 
01/10/2025 - 7:00am CST
Event ends: 
01/10/2025 - 5:15pm CST
Cost:
$300.00
Stroke 360 Symposium: Integrating Care and Science
Course Directors: Tanu Garg, MD and John Volpi, MD
Friday, January 10, 2025 | Hybrid Symposium
   
TIMEPRESENTATIONSPEAKER(S)
6:30 AMRegistration  
7:00 AMWelcome and Symposium IntroductionTanu Gard, MD
John Volpi, MD
 Plenary Session I: Updates in Management of Acute and Chronic Stroke Care
Moderators: Tanu Garg, MD
7:05 AMSpeaker IndtroductionsTanu Gard, MD
7:10 AMWhat's New in Stroke: Prevention and TreatmentThomas A. Kent, MD
7:30 AMStroke RehabilitationTimea Hodics, MD
7:45 AMThrombectomyAlex Hoang, MD
8:00 AMThrombolyticsVivek Misra, MD
8:20 AMQ & A Panel Discussion
 Plenary Session II: Miscellaneous Topics in Stroke
Moderators: TBD
8:45 AMSpeaker IntroductionsTanu Garg, MD
8:50 AMICH edipdemiology and managementFarhaan Vahidy
9:05 AMWomen and StrokeKim Randle
9:20 AMVascular DementiaMario Dulay
9:35 AMSurgical management of LAAMarvin Atkins, MD
9:50 AMQ & A Panel Discussion
10:00 AMBreak and Exhibits
 Plenary Session III: Medicine and Stroke
Moderators: TBD
10:15 AMSpeaker IntroductionsTanu Garg, MD
10:20 AMLong-term Management of Cerebral Sinus Venous ThrombosisJenny Petkova, MD
10:35 AMContrast Induced NephropathyAnna Kagan, MD, PhD, FASN
10:50 AMHypertension Management for Stroke PreventionKershaw Patel, MD
11:05 AMLiver failure and cerebral complicationsWamda Ahmed, MD
11:20 AMQ & A Panel Discussion
 Plenary Session IV: Keynote Speaker
Moderator: John J. Volpi, MD
11:30 AMLunch and Exhibits
12:10 PMGuest Speaker IntroductionsTanu Garg, MD
John J. Volpi, MD
12:55 PMKeynote Presentation:
Health Equity in Stroke
Jillian Berkman, MD
12:55 PMQ & A Panel Discussion
 Plenary Session V: Debates
Moderator: Debate I: TBD
1:25 PMIntroduction Debate I - PFO Closure in elderly patientsRiya Bhavsar, MD
1:35 PMAge is just a number - It's time to close the PFOJohn J. Volpi, MD
1:55 PMLets hold off on PFO closureDavid Chiu, MD
2:15 PMDiscussion/Rebuttal/Audience Vote
2:25 PMIntroduction Debate II - Posterior Circulation LVOsConnor Simutis, MD
2:30 PMLets thrombectomyKurt Yeager, MD
2:50 PMAbsolutely no thrombectomyRajan Gadhia, MD
3:10 PMDiscussion/Rebuttal/Audience Vote
3:20 PMBreak and Exhibits
 Plenary Session VI: Post Stroke Care
Moderators: TBD
 Speaker IntroductionsTanu Garg, MD
3:35 PMPain Management in StrokeElaine De leon, MD
3:50 PMPatient education: Words of WisdomJanice Flewelling, BSN, Med, CNRN
4:10 PMRole of Physical Therapy in Post Stroke CareKemba Pollard, PT
4:10 PMRole of Occupational Therapy in Post Stroke CareKimberly Godfrey, OT
5:15 PMAdjournment
Houston Methodist (In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available)
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston

In-Person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute (6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030). 

Virtual information will be provided to registered learners. 

COURSE DIRECTORS
Tanu Garg, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
Vascular Neurology, Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center
Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
 
John Volpi, MD
Robert W. Hervey Distinguished Endowed Chair for Parkinson’s Disease Research and Treatment
Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience
Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
 

Interested in exhibiting? Contact us for more information.

Price

Cost:
$300.00
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • STEP 1 - Choose the activity format you would like to attend (LIVE or LIVESTREAM) by selecting the checkbox next to the activity and clicking the "Enroll" button. 
  • STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (HM, MPAQ, ACO PCP)Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)*$300
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) - NO CE - Click here to register!Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)$50
Allied Health Care Professionals (including Nurses)Complimentary
Resident / Fellow / StudentComplimentary

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.