Intracranial Hypotension Conference 2018

  This full-day multidisciplinary symposium on the topic of Intracranial Hypotension secondary to spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak brings together top clinicians and researchers to share the latest advances in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of this under-diagnosed, disabling but treatable secondary headache disorder. Clinicians, researchers, patients and caregivers are invited to attend. The symposium offers a professional track and a patient/caregiver track and concludes with an interactive shared session.

    

Target Audience:

This conference is designed to meet the needs of neurologists; neurosurgeons; pain management; anesthesiologists; neuroradiologists; and other clinicians who treat patients with this diagnosis as well as patients and caregivers interested in  gaining more knowledge on this disorder


Objectives for Professionals

1. Describe the diagnostic criteria for spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH)
2. Describe the mechanisms of headache and other symptoms
3. Recognize the range of clinical manifestations and complications of intracranial hypotension
4. Differentiate between SIH and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
5. Describe objective measurements used in the diagnostic evaluation of intracranial hypotension
6. Evaluate current imaging techniques used to localize spinal CSF leaks, recognizing that optimal imaging technique varies with type of leak
7. Compare percutaneous treatment approaches of intracranial hypotension
8. Recognize indications for surgery and discuss surgical approaches for spinal CSF leak
9. Recognize and manage rebound intracranial hypertension that may occur post intervention for spinal CSF leak
10. Apply management strategies for persistent posttreatment symptoms

Objectives for Patients & Caregivers

1. Understand the similarities between postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and SIH
2. Name two objective measurements in the evaluation of SIH
3. Describe the basics of diagnostic imaging used in SIH
4. Describe the basics of treatment approaches in SIH
5. Apply specific strategies to manage pain and improve quality of life
6. Recognize symptoms of rebound intracranial hypertension that may occur post intervention for spinal CSF leak
7. Describe one way that patients can participate in clinical research of intracranial hypotension

We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Please call (310) 423-5548 for any assistance.

To Pay by Check:

Mail registration form and payment (with checks made payable to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) to:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Attn: Registrations
8797 Beverly Boulevard, #250
Los Angeles, CA 90048


Refund Policy:

All cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds will be subject to an administrative charge. 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. 

PLEASE BE AWARE - THERE ARE A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF ROOMS LEFT IN OUR ROOM BLOCK

Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

·  Marina del Rey Marriott  for 249.00 USD  per night

Book your group rate for Cedars Sinai Medical Center CME

Wouter Schievink, MD                                                                                               Connie Deline, MD

Course Director                                                                                                      Course Co-Director

Director of Vascular Neurosurgery Program                                                    Integrative Family Physician

Director of CSF Leak Program                                                                             Camp Hill, PA  

Professor of Neurosurgery                                                                                  Vice President, Spinal CSF Leak Foundation

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA

Faculty Member Information

Role in activity

Name of Ineligible Company(s) / Nature of Relationship(s)

Timothy J. Amrhein, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
Director of Spine Intervention
Division of Neuroradiology
Department of Radiology
Duke University Medical Center

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Jurgen Beck, MD
Neurosurgeon
Dept. of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Germany
Germany

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Ian Carroll, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Chief, Stanford CSF Leak Headache Program
Stanford University School of Medicine

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Connie R. Deline, MD
SIH Patient
Founder, Spinal CSF Leak Foundation

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

David W Dodick, MD
Professor of Neurology; Medical Director of Headache Program; Medical Director of Sports Neurology and Concussion Program
Mayo Clinic

Faculty

Board of Director-King-Devick Technologies; Ontolgics|Ownership Interest-Aural Analytics; Healint; Theranica; Second Opinion/Mobil Health; Epien|Honorarium directly received-Amgen, Alder, Allergan, Autonomic Technologies, Biohaven, Eli Lilly, eNeura, Foresight Capital, Neurolief, Zosano, WL Gore, Vedanta Associates, Promius Pharma, Nocira, Novartis, Electrocore, Teva, Ipsen, Impel, Satsuma, Charleston Laboratories, Theranica

Deborah I. Friedman, MD, MPH
Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology
Founding Director of Headache and Facial Pain Program
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Faculty

Consulting Fee-See Attached list|Speakers Bureau-See Attached list|Advisory Board-See attached list

Linda Gray Leithe, MD
Associate Professor, Division of Neuroradiology
Department of Radiology|Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Stacey Jean-Pierre, PA-C

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Peter G. Kranz, MD
Associate Professor
Chief, Neuroradiology Division
Department of Radiology
Duke University Medical Center

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Charles Louy, MD, PhD
Director, Inpatient Pain and Pediatric Pain Services
Assistant Director, Pain Management Fellowship Program
Cedars-Sinai

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Marcel Maya, MD
Neuroradiology
Professor & Co-Chair, Department of Imaging
Cedars-Sinai

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Abhay R. Moghekar, MBBS
Associate Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Otolaryngology
Research Director, Center for CSF Disorders
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Philip W. H. Peng, MBBS
Professor of Anesthesia
University of Toronto
Canada

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Wouter I. Schievink, MD
Professor of Neurosurgery
Director, CSF Leak Program
Director, Vascular Neurosurgery
Department of Neurosurgery
Cedars-Sinai

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Michael Schiraldi, MD
Chief Resident, Department Neurosurgery
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Stephen Silberstein, MD
Professor of Neurology; Director Jefferson Headache Center
Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Exhibitors are welcome to secure a display table at this conference.  Please contact the CME Office at (310) 423-2925 to obtain information and registration process.