24th Annual Cerebrovascular Update

This annual symposium features in-depth presentations on stroke epidemiology and prevention, innovations in acute stroke intervention, updated strategies in medical management of stroke, new surgical techniques, panel discussion of challenging cases, nursing care of the stroke patient.

Research topics: vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID), post-stroke cognitive impairment and dementia. (PSCID), cerebral small vessel disease

Keynote Speaker: Rebecca Gottesman MD, PhD

Dr. Rebecca Gottesman joined the NINDS as the Chief of the Stroke Branch in May 2021. In addition to the Branch, she is also Chief of the Stroke, Cognition and Neuroepidemiology Section.

Prior to NINDS, Dr. Gottesman was an investigator at The Johns Hopkins University where she made significant research contributions to understanding the cognitive impacts of stroke and other vascular disease, as well as short- and long-term associations between vascular risk factors, vascular disease, and dementias.

Successful Completion

To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Thursday, April 17, 2025. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.

1. Formulate appropriate management plan for blood pressure control in both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
2. Analyze the benefits and risks of current and emerging endovascular techniques for brain aneurysms and other vascular abnormalities.
3. Review the most current, impactful, nationally/internationally recognized clinical stroke trials published within the past year.
4. Evaluate current strategies for managing ICH.
5. Discuss latest advancements in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke.
6. Discuss amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) which can mimic stroke, occurring in Alzheimer's Disease patients who are receiving anti-amyloid therapies.
7. Employ current pharmacotherapy data on anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy in both primary and secondary prevention of stroke.
8. Discuss factors that should be considered regarding when to restart antithrombotic agents in stroke patients.
9. Review the risks of perioperative stroke and management strategies in this particular subgroup of stroke patients.
10. Critique the role of stenting in treating various venous intracranial conditions.
11. Evaluate how Mobile Stroke Units are changing the delivery of stroke care.
12. Explore the advantages of telestroke in acute stroke triage.
13. Discuss the link between obstructive sleep apnea and stroke.
14. Review optimal management for stroke caused by infective endocarditis.
15. Investigate the utility of prolonged cardiac monitoring in patients with stroke.
16. Recommend lifestyle modifications to patients to reduce the risk of primary and secondary stroke based on latest epidemiology and risk factor trends for stroke.

	Physician	Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	Other Healthcare Provider	Resident/Fellows	EMT/EMS/ First Responder
Valid until March 7, 2025	$245	$210	$210	-	-
Jefferson Health	$95	$95	$95	$0	-
Jefferson Health   Network/Jefferson   Neuroscience Network	$190	$160	$160	-	-
Non-Jefferson	$295	$260	$260	-	$145

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University 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.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 10.00 nursing contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Credit
Nursing Pharmacology Credit: This educational activity offers 3.25 nursing pharmacology credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit: This education activity offers 2.50 PA Patient Safety and Risk credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

Agenda
Agenda subject to change without notice.

Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. 

*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. 

 Jefferson Release Policy

Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy

As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

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Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Locust St. | Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Nearby Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Downtown/Center City
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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

Member Information

Role in activity

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

Pascal Jabbour, MD
Professor of Neurological Surgery
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Activity/Course Director, Faculty

Consulting Fee-Medtronic (Any division)|Consulting Fee-MicroVention Terumo|Consulting Fee-Q'APEL MEDICAL|Grant or research support-Cerenovus|Grant or research support-Medtronic (Any division)|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Q'APEL MEDICAL|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-quantanosis|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Gravity |Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Sonorus

Diana L Tzeng, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Activity/Course Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Shaista Alam, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Elias Atallah, MD
Resident
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Rodney Bell, MD
Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Robin Dharia, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

James M Ellison, MD, MPH
Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Molly B Febert, OTR/L
Senior Occupational Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University
Hatfield , PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Matthew Fox, PharmD
Pharmacist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Springfield , PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Ritam Ghosh, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

M. Reid Gooch, MD, FAANS
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Stryker (Any division)|Consulting Fee-Rapid Medical|Other: Investor-Sonorus NV

Rebecca F Gottesman, MD, PhD
Senior Investigator
NINDS/ NIH-Intramural Research Program
Bethesda, MD

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Abraham John, MD, MHA
Jefferson Neuroscience
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kathryn M Kirk, MSN
Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Oreland, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Elise Lambertson, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Jefferson Hospital
Mullica Hill, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Larami G Mackenzie, MD
Assistant Director, Neurointerventional and Neurocritical Care
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Abington, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Elan S Miller, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Shilpi Mittal, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Sumeet S. Multani, MD, MBBS
Neurointerventionalist
Main Line Health - Jefferson Neurosurgery
Bryn mawr , PA

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Stryker (Any division)|Consulting Fee-Imperative care Stroke |Consulting Fee-Terumo (Any division)

Preethi Ramchand, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Narberth, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Cleo Zarina A Reyes, MD
Vascular Neurology Fellow
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Julia Scalfaro, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University
Glenside, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Richard F Schmidt, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Sewell, NJ

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Michelle J Smith, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, System Chief of Neurosurgery, Main Line Health, Medical Co-Director Neuroscience Service Line, Main Line Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Bryn Mawr, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

David A Tam, MD
President and CEO
Beebe Healthcare
Lewes, DE

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Thana N Theofanis, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Main Line Health - Jefferson Neurosurgery
Villanova, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Stavropoula I Tjoumakaris, MD, FAANS, FACS, FAHA
Professor of Neurological Surgery and Radiology
Vice Chair of Operations, Farber Neuroscience Institute
Chair, Thomas Jefferson University Faculty Affairs
Chair, Congress and American Association of Neurological Surgery
Director, Endovascular Surgery & Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship
Director, Neurosurgery Clerkship Thomas Jefferson University Hospital at Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Thomas Jefferson University, Dept. Neurosurgery
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Microvention|Consulting Fee-Medtronic|Grant or research support-Microvention

Zhikui Wei, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Hekmat Zarzour, MD
Associate Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Mullica Hill, NJ

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Maureen DePrince, RN, MSN
Vice President Neuroscience & Behavioral Health Service Line
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Nurse Planner

Nothing to disclose

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Exhibitor Rules

• Exhibitor is not providing commercial support for this educational activity. Exhibitor is purchasing exhibit space.
• Exhibits are intended for informational purposes, products should not be sold through the exhibit hall.
• TJU and the exhibitor acknowledge and agree that the exhibitor may be subject to Section 6002 of the Affordable Care Act, which added Section 1128G to the Social Security Act, and its implementing regulations codified in 42 CFR 402 &403 (Collectively the Sunshine Act). Exhibiting companies are solely responsible for collecting any information about actions within their virtual exhibit space that constitutes a payment or transfer of value to a covered participant, which is required to reported under the Sunshine Act.
• Exhibitors may observe educational sessions but must refrain from participating in the activity.
• No recordings of the scientific sessions on behalf of the exhibitor's company is permitted.

Application Deadline
Applications for exhibits will be accepted through Friday, March 14, 2025. After March 14, 2025, applications may be accepted on a case by case basis.

Cancellation and Refunds
In the event that the symposium is canceled by the organizers, exhibit fees will be refunded in full, however Thomas Jefferson University is not responsible for other expenses incurred by the exhibitor.

In the event an exhibitor cancels participation, refunds will be made as follows:

• Prior to the deadline of March 14, 2025 a refund will be given minus a 10% administration fee.
• After March 14, 2025 no refund will be given.
• Exhibitors who are absent from the conference will not receive a refund.
• Exhibit cancellations must be made in writing.

Send cancellation notice to [email protected] and include name of activity in subject line.