2013 UF Stroke Conference

The Shands at the University of Florida Stroke program will be hosting a Stroke Conference Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center (address: 1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607; phone: 352-371-3600).

To register please visit our website at http://stroke.cme.ufl.edu and click on the registration tab. Attached is a copy of the stroke conference program.

Shands at the University of Florida Stroke Conference Highlights:

Guest Speakers:

• David Alexander, MD Professor, Department of Neurology UCLA School of Medicine Medical Director, UCLA Neurological Rehabilitation and Research Unit Associate Director, Residency Training Reed Neurological Research Center Los Angeles, California
• Ralph L. Sacco, MD, MS, FAHA, FAAN Past President, American Heart Association (2010-11) Professor & Chairman, Department of Neurology University of Miami Health System / Jackson Memorial Hospital Executive Director, McKnight Brain Institute Miller School of Medicine Miami, Florida
• Debbie Summers, MSN, ACNS-BC, CNRN, CCRN, FAHA Stroke Program Coordinator St. Lukes Brain and Stroke Institute Kansas City, Missouri
• Paul M. Vespa, MD, FCCM, FAAN Professor and Director of Neurocritical Care UCLA School of Medicine Los Angeles, California

CME Information

Accreditation: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit: The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Target Audience

This program is intended for adult neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, interventional radiologists, emergency medicine specialists, primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, rehabilitation specialists, physical, occupational and speech therapists, respiratory therapists, radiology technologists, case managers, social workers, pharmacists and researchers in the field of cerebrovascular function and disease.

Learning Objectives

• Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Identify stroke-prone individuals and discuss current and emerging approaches to stroke prevention
• Discuss current status and future directions in treatment of the neurocritical care patient
• Identify best practices in stroke care in pre-hospital, acute care and post acute care setting
• Apply the key concepts that guide acute stroke interventions, including early recognition and determination of eligibility for the administration of intravenous t-PA in acute ischemic stroke
• Discuss how endovascular treatment approaches lead the way in comprehensive stroke care
• Analyze the beneficial impact of utilizing neuro-imaging to detect the stroke lesion, size of infarct and ischemic penumbra
• Recognize the indications for treatment of intracranial aneurysms and examine available neuroendovascular therapeutic options
• Understand the role of rehabilitation in optimizing post-stroke recovery
• Discuss the pivotal role that nurses play in all phases of the interdisciplinary care of stroke patients
• Discuss the benefits of surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation, utilizing the Mini Maze procedure
• Evaluate the data and outcomes of clinical trials and the impact on treatment options for stroke patients