Case Western Reserve University University Hospitals 2025 Stroke Update & 18th Neuroscience Nursing Symposium 2025

• Target Audience: neurologists, stroke specialists, neurosurgeons
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• Information:

This symposium is designed to present the current guidelines on the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cerebrovascular disorders based on the latest advances in the fields of neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-interventional, neuro-critical care, and neuroscience nursing. Presentation topics include: SELECT LATE Trial: Thrombectomy Beyond 24 Hours Seizure and Stroke Pediatric Stroke Etiologies and Acute Management Neuro Prognostication and Palliative Care Inpatient Brain Attacks New Weight Loss Medications and Stroke Prevention Health Disparities in Northeast Ohio and in Stroke Care Case Study and Patient Experience

Target Audience Specialties – Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nursing, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation

Objectives

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the incidence and risk of post- stroke seizures in various sub-categories of stroke.

Describe appropriate EEG lead care for patients requiring continuous EEG monitoring.

Summarize stroke etiologies and acute stroke management for the pediatric population.

Discuss data on stroke outcomes and how Neuro-Prognostication and Palliative Care can support patients with major stroke.

Cite the most common causes or mimics for inpatient stroke alerts.

List the bedside nurse’s role in an inpatient stroke alert.

Indicate new medications for weight loss/ diabetes management and impact on stroke prevention.

Examine the health disparities in northeast Ohio and our strategies to address the challenges.

Discuss the interventions targeting racial/ethnic disparities in stroke prevention and treatment.

Describe the TEAM peer educator’s role.

Recognize interventions to best support and educate patient and family members in the early phase after stroke.

The Case Western Reserve University & University Hospitals 2025 Stroke Update & 18th Neuroscience Nursing Symposium is best for neurologists, stroke specialists, neurosurgeons, neuroscience nurses, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams who want evidence‑based updates on stroke care and neuroscience nursing. It emphasizes both physician‑level advances in stroke management and nursing‑focused protocols for patient care, making it highly interdisciplinary.

Who Should Attend

Neurologists & stroke specialists seeking updates on acute stroke management, prevention, and rehabilitation.

Neurosurgeons & interventionalists involved in surgical and endovascular stroke therapies.

Neuroscience nurses focusing on patient care, monitoring, and rehabilitation in stroke and neurocritical care.

Advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs) working in neurology, neurosurgery, or critical care.

Residents & fellows in neurology, neurosurgery, or nursing programs seeking advanced exposure.

Multidisciplinary stroke teams (rehab specialists, therapists, pharmacists) supporting comprehensive patient care.

What You’ll Learn

Stroke Update:

Advances in acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke management.

Endovascular and surgical interventions.

Secondary prevention strategies and guideline updates.

Innovations in imaging and diagnostics.

Neuroscience Nursing Symposium:

Best practices in neurocritical care nursing.

Patient monitoring, rehabilitation, and long‑term care strategies.

Interdisciplinary collaboration in stroke units.

Case‑based lessons highlighting nursing leadership in stroke care.

• Topics:

01 SELECT LATE Trial Thrombectomy Beyond 24 Hours

02 Seizure and Stroke – Rupin Singh, MD EEG Lead Care – Alla Morris R. EEG T., CLTM

03 Pediatric Stroke Etiologies and Acute Management

04 Neuro Prognostication and Palliative Care

05 Inpatient Brain Attacks – Case study Bedside Nurse’s role

06 New Weight Loss Medications and Stroke Prevention Cinema Program

07 Health Disparities in Northeast Ohio and in Stroke Care