Cerebrovascular Update & Controversies: Neurology & Neurosurgery 2018 - General Session

Las Vegas, NV US
March 23, 2018 to March 24, 2018

 

Course Directors: W. David Freeman, MD, Kevin Barrett, MD, Alejandro Rabinstein, MD, Bart Demaerschalk, MD and Sarah Peacock, ARNP 

This course will provide attendees with an update across all major areas of clinical interest in vascular neurology. Lectures will cover management of acute ischemic stroke, brain hemorrhage, symptomatic and asymptomatic vascular lesions including arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, cerebral aneurysms, and carotid stenosis. The course will also cover the latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to stroke. Lectures will be supplemented with highlights of images in clinical vascular neurology and group discussions of clinical vignettes. Optional hands-on workshops will also be provided.

 

Registration Fees 

 

On or Before
February 22, 2018

After
February 22, 2018

Physicians and Scientists

$750$850
ARNPs & PAs$400$500

Residents, Fellows, RNs, Allied Health and Retirees

$375$375
Emergency Neuological Life Support (ENLS) Physicians and Scientists$400$500
ENLS ARNP/PA, RN, Allied Health, Residents and Fellows$200$300

Additional Information
Course Brochure
Course Postcard 
 

Exhibit Opportunities

This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibit space during this course, please contact Florida Exhibits. 

Abstract

As part of the Mayo Clinic Cerebrovascular Update & Controversies: Neurology & Neurosurgery an e-poster session for presentation of original research dedicated to the field of Neurology will be held at the meeting. Challenging Stroke Cases are welcome. Submitted Abstracts may include challenging stroke cases (i.e., case reports) of those encountered in clinical practice. The conference will also review stroke randomized trials, outcome studies, potential practice innovations, stroke monitoring, and stroke center systems-based practice innovation or improvements. Posters will be peer-reviewed. Accepted abstract recipients will be notified by email after the deadline, Friday, February 9, 2018. At least one author must register and attend the conference. Please submit an abstratc form to email FLA CME Abstracts for additional details.

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians/surgeons of various specialties and allied health; including: nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists and speech therapy.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the eligibility for intravenous TPA in acute ischemic stroke, and endovascular therapy candidates with large vessel occlusion (LVO)
  • Identify modifiable stroke risk factors and interventions (e.g., blood pressure control)
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke that prompt emergency evaluation and earlier evidence-based treatment
  • Evaluate the data and outcomes of clinical trials and the impact on treatment options for stroke patients
  • Describe recent developments in stroke prevention strategies
  • Discuss standard and new treatment options for cerebrovascular diseases
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 10.50 ANCC
  • 10.50 AOA Category 2-A
  • 10.50 Attendance
Event starts: 
03/23/2018 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
03/24/2018 - 5:00pm
Cost:
$850.00
Part of: 
Mayo Clinic Cerebrovascular Update & Controversies: Neurology & Neurosurgery 2018
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Four Seasons
3960 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
United States

General Session Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 



General Session Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates live activity for a maximum of 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.50 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 10.5 AOA Category 2-A credits.

Other Health Care Professionals
A certificate of attendance will be provided to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here.

Available Credit

  • 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 10.50 ANCC
  • 10.50 AOA Category 2-A
  • 10.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$850.00
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Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cme@mayo.edu. When cancelling a registration for a course 14 days or more before the course start date, a full refund (minus a $75 administrative fee) will be issued in the same form of payment the registration was received. No refunds are granted less than 14 days before the course start date.

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