21st Annual Stroke Symposium

"What's of 'Chief' Importance for 21st Century Stroke Care?"

Friday, November 8, 2019

7:40 am-4:45 pm
7:10 am Registration
7:40 am Program 

Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City Chiefs Football Club
One Arrowhead Drive
Kansas City, MO 64129

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Explain how the evolution of stroke systems has improved out-comes for acute stroke.
• Recognize the different imaging modalities for treatment of stroke.
• Discuss the importance of large vessel identification and treatment in acute ischemic stroke.
• Discuss the goals and differences in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
• Recognize and manage risk factors for secondary stroke prevention.
• Identify the differences in types of stroke, the latest in medical rehabilitation, and post hospital care considerations.

TARGET AUDIENCE
• Physicians (Neurologists, ED, Primary Care and Hospitalist)
• Nurses (Critical Care, Stroke Units, Educators, ED)
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Pre-Hospital Teams (EMS Personnel)
• Allied Health Professionals