| Weekday Educational
Course: |
| Stroke Imaging |
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Clinical Intensive
Education Option |
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Organizers: Walter Kucharczyk M.D., F.R.C.P.C.,
and Pia C. Maly Sundgren M.D.,
Ph.D. |
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| Skill Level:
Intermediate |
| Wednesday, 5 May
2010 |
| 13:30 - 15:30 |
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OVERVIEW |
This two-hour session is a part of
the Clinical Intensive Neuro Course and open to all meeting
registrants. Physician speakers will cover:
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The MRI work-up in acute stroke (arterial/venous);
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Comparing CT to MRI in acute Stroke: large vessels and
perfusion;
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Small vessel disease; and
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Lesions masquerading as acute stroke.
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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES |
Upon completion of this course
participants should be able to:
- Describe the basic work-up for
patients with suspected stroke;
- Compare the advantages and
pitfalls of CT vs MRI perfusion;
- Explain relevance of small
vessel disease to stroke;
- Describe common lesions that may
masquerade stroke in imaging findings.
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