4th Annual Cedars-Sinai Intracranial Hypotension Symposium

Saturday, October 2, 2021, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST, Online


This full-day multidisciplinary activity on the topic of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension (SIH), secondary to spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, brings together clinicians and researchers to share the latest advances in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of this under-diagnosed, disabling but treatable secondary headache disorder. While the course is designed for clinicians and researchers, patients and caregivers are welcome to attend either in-person or via live-streaming. Invited speakers include representatives from a range of subspecialties, including anesthesiology, neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology.. The topics will cover the variety of clinical presentations, differential diagnoses, complications, cranial and spinal imaging, percutaneous interventions and surgical approaches. The anatomy and pathophysiology of the various leak types will be discussed, along with tailored imaging and treatment approaches. There will be an interactive discussion about gaps in evidence, research priorities, and potential opportunities for collaborative research. Join your colleagues in learning about important developments in the field and share your insights about priorities for the future.

1. Recognize the range of clinical presentations of spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH).
2. Describe the diagnostic criteria for spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH).
3. Discuss cranial imaging findings in spontaneous intracranial hypotension.
4. Describe the different types of spinal CSF leaks.
5. List current spinal imaging techniques used to localize spinal CSF leaks, recognizing that repeated imaging may be necessary and that optimal imaging technique varies with type of leak.
6. Outline an approach to patients with suspected SIH.
7. Describe medical management of SIH headache during and after treatment.
8. Describe current percutaneous treatments in SIH, including non-directed and directed epidural patching techniques.
9. List surgical approaches for different types of spinal CSF leaks.
10. Discuss the possible causes of persistent or relapsing post-treatment symptoms when imaging is negative.
11. Participate in discussion about SIH research priorities.

Registration now Closed.

Physicians (Virtual Only): $125
Non-Physicians (Virtual Only): $125
Resident/Fellows (Virtual Only): $30
Patients/Caregivers (Virtual Only): $30 

Refund Policy: All cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds will be subject to an administrative charge. To view the policy, click here. Please e-mail cancellation request to [email protected]. If you do not receive confirmation of your cancellation via e-mail, please call (310) 423-5548.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician Attendance
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (7.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (7.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cedars-Sinai adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Cedars-Sinai wishes to thank Spinal CSF Leak Foundation for their generous educational grant, which makes this event possible.