11th Annual Neurovascular Symposium: Neurovascular Emergencies 2019

Saturday, January 19, 2019, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM PST, Casa Del Mar Hotel

The 11th Annual Neurovascular Symposium will provide clinical updates and best practices for the diagnosis and identification of neurovascular emergencies and the strategies for optimal treatment and management of high-risk patients. Following an update on American Heart Association guidelines, content will explore identifying neurological emergencies such as severe headache, TIA, timing for a “Code Brain” call, and neuro-ophthalmological issues. Content on acute blockages, including small and large vessel strokes and posterior circulation stroke is covered along with topics that address acute bleeds, including high risk neurological conditions such as carotid blowout syndrome and epistaxis and SAH. Headaches will provide details on migraine emergencies, venous sinus stenosis, and the program will conclude with case studies in management. Expert faculty will present cutting-edge diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies to support healthcare professionals in delivering optimal care to patients with high-risk neurovascular events. Designed to encourage participation and discussion, this one-day
conference provides an interdisciplinary approach using didactic lectures, case presentations, and audience polling.

1. Describe recent American Stroke Association updates to the 2018 AHA/ASA guidelines for the early management of stroke
2. Increase knowledge of stroke assessment and apply the timeline for emergent care of ischemic stroke to help minimize its effects
3. Distinguish between migraine or severe headache disorders and headaches that could be symptomatic of other more serious conditions
4. Describe recent recommendations for diagnosis and management of pediatric neurovascular emergencies
5. Discuss neuroophthalmological emergencies and the strategies that can be applied to prevent or mitigate vision or lifethreatening conditions when promptly undertaken
6. Identify vascular anatomical variations in patients with acute blockages and the clinical differences that may affect stroke severity and presenting signs and symptoms
7. List current evaluation strategies for patients presenting with transient ischemic attacks, including crescendo TIAs
8. Use evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and clinical management of neurological emergencies, including strokes and bleeds
9. Diagnose secondary headaches and describe the principals involved in distinguishing primary from secondary based on patient history and clinical symptoms

Received by 9/30/2018

Physicians	$180
Non-physicians	$100
Resident/Fellows	$100

Received by 1/4/2019

Physicians	$250
Non-physicians	$130
Resident/Fellows	$130

Received after 1/4/2019

Physicians	$275
Non-physicians	$150
Resident/Fellows	$150

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. 

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 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician Attendance
Non-Physician Attendance (RN, NP, PA and Other Learners) Credit is provided to non-physicians who participate in activities that were designated for "AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™".  The Boards for AANP, NCCPA, and ANCC accepts course approved by the ACCME for Category 1 credit as meeting the continuing education requirements for license renewal.


AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (7.50 hours), ASRT (8.50 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (7.50 hours)

A limited number of rooms have been reserved for meeting attendees.   The conference room rate is $395.00 plus applicable taxes for a non-ocean view king room   Reservations should be made by calling the Reservations Department at (800) 898-6999 and referencing Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Room Block.

Cancellations must be made by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard time, 72 hours prior to the date of arrival to avoid a charge of one night's room rate plus tax.

PLEASE NOTE – There are instances where the room block sells out prior to the cut-off date of December 13. 2018.

Saturday, January 19, 2019