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Stroke 360: Integrating Care and Science
January 13, 2023
LIVE (In-Person) and LIVESTREAM (Virtual) attendance options are available.
Presented by the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute
This course provides a comprehensive review of current stroke practices from acute management to rehabilitation. It also highlights new techniques for carotid artery revascularization and controversies associated with intracranial stenosis management. Speakers are invited from multiple specialties including neurology, neurosurgery, neuro critical care, vascular surgery, internal medicine, rehabilitation, palliative care, neuropsychology and therapy team. This course is intended for medical professionals involved in taking care of stroke patients.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (HM, MPAQ, ACO PCP) | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $300 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $50 |
| Allied Health Care Professionals | Complimentary |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
* 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, and therapists who interact with stroke patients in a variety of settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- Connect pre-hospital care to emergency department
- 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
| TIME | PRESENTATION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 6:30 AM | Registration | |
| 7:00 AM | Welcome and Symposium Introduction | Tanu Garg, MD and John Volpi, MD |
| 7:10 AM | Who is not optimally benefitting from our stroke therapies and what can we do about it? | Thomas A. Kent, MD |
| 7:30 AM | Blood Pressure Control - Practical Management Tools | Anna Kagan, MD, PhD, FASN |
| 7:50 AM | Q & A Session | Tanu Garg, MD and John J. Volpi, MD |
| Plenary Session I: The Beginnings of Stroke Moderator: Tanu Garg, MD | ||
| 8:00 AM | Introduction of Keynote Speaker | John J. Volpi, MD |
| 8:05 AM | Keynote Presentation: Intracranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis: Current Treatment and Future Directions | Marc I. Chimowitz, MD |
| 8:55 AM | Q & A Session | Tanu Garg, MD and John J. Volpi, MD |
| 9:15 AM | EMS Response: Prehospital Stroke Care | Kevin Leverence, MPA, MPO, NCEE, LPO |
| 9:35 AM | Break and Exhibits | |
| Plenary Session II: Breakthroughs in Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Moderators: Vivek Misra, MD, FAHA and Orlando Diaz, MD | ||
| 9:50 AM | It’s Time to Switch to Tenecteplase | Ahmed A. Khalafallah, MD |
| 10:05 AM | Role of Telestroke in System Cohesion | Rajan R. Gadhia, MD |
| 10:20 AM | Robotic Interventions in Acute Stroke Care | Gavin Britz, MD, MBBCH, MPH, MBA, FAANS |
| 10:35 AM | Are MeVOs the Next Target? | Alex N. Hoang, MD |
| 10:50 AM | Q & A Session | |
| Plenary Session III: From Emergency Room to ICU – Continuum of Care Moderator: Wamda Ahmed, MD | ||
| 11:05 AM | ICU Care for Stroke Patients | Kevin E. Immanuel, MD |
| 11:20 AM | Updates in Intracranial Hemorrhage Guidelines | Natalie Organek, DO |
| 11:45 AM | Patient Centeredness in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Outcomes | Farhaan S. Vahidy, PhD, MBBS, MPH, FAHA |
| 12:05 PM | Overcoming Challenges in Clinical Trial Enrollments | Amber Criswell |
| 12:20 PM | Q & A Session | |
| 12:35 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
| Plenary Session IV: Controversies in Stroke Management: Ongoing Debates Moderator: David Chiu, MD, FAHA | ||
| 1:05 PM | Medical versus Endovascular Management of Intracranial Stenosis – Introductions | David Chiu, MD, FAHA |
| 1:10 PM | Medical Mangement is the Way to Go | Shyam Panchal, MD |
| 1:25 PM | There is a Future for Intracranial Stenting | Mickey Smith, MD |
| 1:40 PM | Discussion/Rebuttal/Audience Vote | |
| 1:50 PM | CEA vs TCAR - Introductions | John J. Volpi, MD |
| 1:55 PM | Old is Gold – CEA is Here to Stay | Philip L. Auyang, MD |
| 2:10 PM | TCAR: The Future of Carotid Stenting | Charudatta S. Bavare, MD, MPH, FACS |
| 2:25 PM | Discussion/Rebuttal/Audience Vote | |
| 2:35 PM | Break and Exhibits | |
| Plenary Session V: Stroke Beyond the Acute Care Moderators: Teresa Kaldis, MD and Timea Hodics, MD | ||
| 2:50 PM | New Tools for Stroke Rehab | Timea Hodics, MD |
| 3:05 PM | Physical Therapy Updates in Stroke Rehab | Vanessa Juarez, PT, DPT, NCS |
| 3:20 PM | Occupational Therapy Updates in Stroke Rehab | Judy Skarbek, OTR, MSRS |
| 3:35 PM | Speech and Language Pathology Updates in Stroke Rehab | Taylor Dishon, SLP |
| 3:50 PM | Mental Health and Stroke | Veronica J. Burton, PhD, ABPP |
| 4:05 PM | Q & A Session | |
| Plenary Session VI: Ethics in Stroke | ||
| 4:20PM | Increasing Role of Palliative Care in Stroke | Elaine S. De Leon, MD |
| 4:50 PM | Conclusion | Tanu Garg, MD |
| 5:00 PM | Adjournment | |
LIVE (in-person) and LIVESTREAM (virtual) attendance options are available.
LIVE (in-person attendance) will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030).
LIVESTREAM 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 |
| GUEST FACULTY |
| Marc I. Chimowitz, MD |
| Professor of Neurology Countess Alicia Paolozzi SmartStateTM Endowed Chair Associate Dean of Faculty Development at the Medical University of South Carolina |
| Kevin Leverence, MPA, MPO, NCEE, LP |
| Battalion Chief of EMS Sugar Land Fire-EMS |
| HOUSTON METHODIST FACULTY |
| Philip L. Auyang, MD |
| Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Surgery Associate Professor Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates |
| Charudatta S. Bavare, MD, MPH, FACS |
| Vascular Surgeon Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates |
| Gavin Britz, MD, MBBCH, MPH, MBA, FAANS |
| Candy and Tom Knudson Distinguished Centennial Chair in Neurosurgery Professor of Neurosurgery Chair, Department of Neurosurgery Director, Neurological Institute Co-director, Center for Neuroregeneration Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Veronica J. Burton, PhD, ABPP |
| Neuropsychology Houston Methodist Concussion Center and Neuropsychology Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Houston Methodist |
| David Chiu, MD, FAHA |
| Elizabeth Blanton Wareing Chair in the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center Professor of Clinical Neurology Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Amber Criswell |
| Research Coordinator II Houston Methodist |
| Elaine S. De Leon, MD |
| Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Care Houston Methodist Supportive & Palliative Care |
| Taylor Dishon M.S., CCC-SLP |
| Speech-Language Pathologist Acute Care Houston Methodist |
| Rajan R. Gadhia, MD |
| Assistant Professor of Neurology Program Director, Vascular Neurology Fellowship Program Director, Houston Methodist Hospital Acute TeleNeurology Medical Director, Houston Methodist Concussion Center Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Alex N. Hoang, MD |
| Vascular Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, Endovascular Neurosurgery Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery |
| Timea Hodics, MD |
| Neuroimaging, Vascular Neurology Director, Stroke Recovery Program Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Houston Methodist |
| Kevin E. Immanuel, MD |
| Neurology, Critical Care Medicine Houston Methodist |
| Vanessa Juarez, PT, DPT, NCS |
| Senior Physical Therapist Houston Methodist |
| Anna Kagan, MD, PhD, FASN |
| Transplant Nephrology, Nephrology Houston Methodist |
| Ahmed A. Khalafallah, MD |
| Resident Physician Houston Methodist |
| Thomas A. Kent, MD |
| Adjunct Professor of Neurology Full Affiliate Member, Research Institute Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Institute for Academic Medicine Houston Methodist |
| Natalie Organek, DO |
| Neuro - Intensive Care Neurosurgeon Houston Methodist |
| Shyam Panchal, MD |
| Vascular Neurologist Houston Methodist |
| Judy Skarbek, OTR, MSRS |
| Senior Occupational Therapist Houston Methodist |
| Mickey L. Smith, MD |
| Brain and Tumor Neurosurgeon Endovascular Neurosurgeon Houston Methodist |
| Farhaan S. Vahidy, PhD, MBBS, MPH, FAHA |
| Coneway Family Centennial Endowed Directorship in Quality and Outcomes, Center for Outcomes Research Associate Director, Center for Outcomes Research Associate Professor of Outcomes Research, Academic Institute Houston Methodist |
| MODERATORS |
| Wamda Ahmed, MD |
| Medical Director Comprehensive Stroke Houston Methodist |
| David Chiu, MD, FAHA |
| Elizabeth Blanton Wareing Chair in the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center Professor of Clinical Neurology Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Orlando Diaz, MD |
| Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Timea Hodics, MD |
| Neuroimaging, Vascular Neurology Director, Stroke Recovery Program Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Houston Methodist |
| Teresa Kaldis, MD |
| Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Section Chief, PM&R Houston Methodist Neurological Institute Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Vivek Misra, MD, FAHA |
| Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Houston Methodist |
Available Credit
- 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 0.50 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility
- 7.50 ASETThis program has been approved for 7.50 ASET CEUs total. Partial credit is available to those participants unable to attend the entire program. Please be sure to sign in each day for credit.
- 8.50 Attendance
- 8.50 Physical TherapyThis activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 8.50 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
Interested in exhibiting? Contact us for more information.
Price
Cost:
$300.00
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 TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (HM, MPAQ, ACO PCP) | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) | $300 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $50 |
| Allied Health Care Professionals | Complimentary |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
* 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.