Stroke

Sunday, March 30, 2025

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM CT

Location: Music City Center, 204

CE: 1.25

Content Level: 100 (foundational)

Coordinator(s)

Manraj Heran, MD (he/him/his)

Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiologist; Pediatric Interventional Radiologist
BC Children's Hospital; Vancouver General Hospital, Canada
Joseph Gemmete, MD, FACR, FSIR

Former Clinical Professor
Radiology, Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Otolaryngology Michigan Medicine, United States

This session provides a comprehensive overview of key topics in stroke care and intervention, starting with the Current AHA Guidelines and Imaging Correlates, emphasizing the integration of imaging modalities into evidence-based decision-making for acute stroke management. It will address the complexities of Management of Tandem Disease/Carotid Revascularization, focusing on optimizing outcomes through innovative strategies. Participants will delve into EVT 101 (Fundamentals of Interventional Stroke Care) to build a strong foundational understanding of endovascular techniques, patient selection, and procedural safety. Finally, EVT 401 (Advanced Stroke Intervention) will explore cutting-edge approaches and complex case scenarios, equipping attendees with advanced skills to tackle challenging interventions effectively.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the current AHA Guidelines and Imaging Correlates for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
Describe the treatment options for tandem occlusions in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
Describe the different techniques for basic and advanced stroke interventions.

Presentations:

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM CT

Current AHA Guidelines and Imaging Correlates
Speaker: Manraj Kanwal Singh Heran, MD (he/him/his) – BC Children's Hospital; Vancouver General Hospital
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM CT

Management of Tandem Disease/carotid Revascularization
Speaker: Joseph J. Gemmete, MD, FACR, FSIR – Radiology, Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Otolaryngology Michigan Medicine
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM CT

EVT 101 (Fundamentals of Interventional Stroke Care)
Speaker: Sri Hari Sundararajan, MD – University Radiology Group / Robert Wood Johnson Universitu Hospital / St. Peter’s University University Hospital
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM CT

EVT 401 (Advanced Stroke Intervention)
Speaker: Manraj Kanwal Singh Heran, MD (he/him/his) – BC Children's Hospital; Vancouver General Hospital
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM CT

Q&A