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Department of Neurosurgery
and
Department of Neurology
Sponsor
6th Annual Symposium on Neurovascular Disease 2014
Neurologists, internists, family practitioners, neurosurgeons, and allied healthcare professionals will be
updated on both established and emerging treatment of neurological disorders
Saturday January 25, 2014
7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Casa Del Mar Hotel
1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 581-5533
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s Stroke Program has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™.
In cooperation with :
and
For further information, please call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at (310) 423-5548
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Neurovascular disease is the number one cause of permanent adult disability in the United States.
Exciting new treatments have shown promise, not only in preventing subsequent strokes, but
reversing the effects of acute stroke. The evaluation and management of acute stroke, transient
ischemic attack (TIAs), and cerebral aneurysms are in rapid evolution. Likewise, the new Joint
Commission designation of Comprehensive Stroke Centers may impact how healthcare is delivered
to these patients.
It is vital that neurologists, neurosurgeons, internists, family practitioners, and vascular surgeons, as
well as allied healthcare professionals stay updated on these developing options and health care
systems to provide the best care for their patients.
This conference provides an interdisciplinary approach using didactic lectures, case presentations,
and audience polling and participation to present new neurovascular data and discuss challenging
clinical cases. Renowned regional and national faculty will present and discuss both traditional and
cutting edge treatments and management strategies.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Identify the criteria used to recommend intravenous or intra-arterial therapy for patients with thromboembolic
stroke
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Discuss the value of comprehensive vs. primary stroke centers based on outcomes research and have a general
understanding of the benefits of triaged care
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Delineate subgroups of patients with carotid artery disease, based on age, anatomy, and other factors which
influence treatment pattern.
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Review the results of the SAMMPRIS intracranial stent trial and discuss the pitfalls of this study and the new trials
currently ongoing
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to
provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1
Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the
activity.”
NURSES:
The California State Board of Registered Nursing accepts courses approved by the ACCME for category 1
credit as meeting the continuing education requirements for license renewal.
ASRT
Approved for 8.75 hours of continuing education credits (CEU) .
TRAINING / CREDIT DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
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While offering CME credit, this course is not intended to provide extensive training for certification in the field.
Approval of category 1 credit by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center should not be construed as endorsement of any
product.
POLICY ON DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor
in all of its educational activities. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center assesses conflict of interest with its faculty,
planners and managers of CME activities. Conflicts of interest that are identified are resolved by reviewing that
presenter’s content for fair balance and absence of bias, scientific objectivity of studies utilized in this activity,
and patient care recommendations.
While Cedars-Sinai Medical Center endeavors to review faculty content, it remains the obligation of each
physician or other healthcare practitioner to determine the applicability or relevance of the information provided
from this course in his or her own practice.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
Commercial support for this course is pending. All support received will be acknowledged at the conference.
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AGENDA
7:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00
Introduction and Initial Polling
Michael Alexander, MD
Update on Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
8:10
What’s New in Stroke Prevention?
Shlee Song, MD
8:30
Transcranial Ultrasound in Stroke Prevention
Patrick Lyden. MD
8:50
Advanced techniques in interventional Thrombectomy
J Mocco, MD, MS
9:10
Why is there controversy in imaging for stroke?
Marcel Maya, MD
9:30
IMS-3 stroke trial results: valid in current practice?
Michael Alexander, MD
9:55
Break
Issues with Comprehensive Stroke Care
10:10
Why develop Comprehensive Stroke Centers?
Joshua Hirsch, MD
10:30
EMS transport of stroke to primary and comprehensive centers
William Koenig, MD
10:55
Cerebral embolism in children
Michael Dowling, MD
11:15
Patent foramen ovale/atrial appendage closure in stroke
Saibal Kar, MD
11:35
Update on Rehab after stroke
Richard Riggs, MD
11:55
Polling
12:00pm Lunch
Neurovascular Disease: Aneurysms and AVMs
1:00
Treatment of cerebral AVMs and the ARUBA trial results
Wouter Schievink, MD
1:25
New tools in cerebral aneurysm management
Michael Alexander, MD
1:50
Pearls and pitfalls of Flow diverter technology
Alexander Coon, MD
2:15
Anti-platelet therapy resistance and options
Lucie Thibault, PharmD
2:40
Break
Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease and Subacute Stroke
2:55
Neurointensive care management of vasospasm in SAH
Wengui Yu, MD, PhD
3:20
Do we need a new carotid stenosis trial?
Patrick Lyden, MD
3:45
Do we need a new intracranial stenosis trial?
Michael Alexander, MD
4:10
Is stem cell therapy ready for prime time in stroke?
Paula Eboli, MD
4:45
Summary: Questions, Discussion, and Polling
5:00 pm Adjourn
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COURSE DIRECTORS
Wouter Schievink, MD
Michael J. Alexander, MD
Course Director
Director, Neurovascular Center
Professor and Clinical Chief
Department of Neurosurgery
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Course Co-Director
Director, Microvascular Neurosurgery
Professor of Neurosurgery
Department of Neurosurgery
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
FACULTY
Patrick D. Lyden, MD
Course Co-Director
Carmen and Louis Warshaw Endowed
Chair
In Neurology
Chairman, Department of Neurology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
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Alexander Coon, MD
Director, Endovascular Neurosurgery
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Neurology, and Radiology
The Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine
Baltimore, MD
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Sabil Kar, MD
Michael Dowling, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Pediatrics, Neurology and
Neurotherapeutics
University of Texas Southwestern Medical
School
Dallas, TX
Associate Professor of
Cardiology
Director of
Interventional Cardiac
Research
Cedars-Sinai Medical
Center
Los Angeles, CA
William Koenig, MD
Paula Eboli, MD
Medical Director
Los Angeles County
Emergency Medical
Services
Los Angeles, CA
Neurosurgery
Department of Neurosurgery
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Marcel M. Maya, MD
Co-Chairman
S. Mark Taper
Foundation Imaging
Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical
Center
Los Angeles, CA
Joshua A. Hirsch, MD
Director Interventional
Neuroradiology/Endovascular Neurosurgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
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Lucie Thibault, PharmD
J Mocco, MD, MS
Director Clinical Research
MicroVention
Tustin, CA
Associate Professor of Neurological
Surgery, Radiology and Radiological
Sciences
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Wengui Yu, MD, PhD
Shlee Song, MD
Associate Director, Stroke Program
Department of Neurology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
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Director, Neuroscience Critical Care Unit
Department of Neurology and
Department of Neurosurgery
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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6th Annual Symposium on Neurovascular Disease 2014
January 25, 2014
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration Fees:
Received by January 17, 2014
Received after January 17, 2014
and on-site (if available)
Physicians
$ 200.00
$ 225.00
Non-MDs
$ 110.00
$ 125.00
The registration fee includes CME credit, course materials, meal functions and valet parking (Overnight parking is
not validated).
SPACE IS LIMITED – PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
Four ways to register:
 Mail registration form and payment (checks
payable to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) to:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Attn: Registration
8797 Beverly Boulevard, Suite #250
Los Angeles, CA 90048
 Online registration at:
www.csmc.edu/cme and click on
CME Courses
 Fax completed registration form with
credit card information to (310) 423-8596
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Please be aware that the room temperature may vary, it is advisable to bring a sweater or coat to
Accommodate this possible temperature change.
Confirmation:
In order to receive a confirmation letter for registrations received by January 13th , please provide your email address
or fax number. If you do not receive a confirmation by January 20th please call (310) 423-5548 to confirm that you
are registered.
Refund Policy
Written requests for cancellation must be received by Friday, January 17, 2014. A partial refund, less a
$25.00 administrative charge, will be issued following the meeting. After January 17, 2014 no refunds will
be given.
Hotel Room Reservations
A limited number of rooms have been reserved for meeting attendees at a special group rate of $
. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. PLEASE NOTE – There are instances where the
room block sells out prior to the cut-off date of December 26, 2012.
Please call Reservations at 310-581-5533 to make your hotel accommodations. Identify yourself as
attending the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center meeting in order to obtain this special rate.
PLEASE REGISTER AND MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION EARLY.
Hotel Casa del Mar is located where Pico Boulevard ends at the Pacific Ocean in the City of Santa Monica,
California.
FROM LAX: Take Century Boulevard to Sepulveda Boulevard North and turn right. Continue on Sepulveda to
Lincoln and veer left. Continue on Lincoln to Pico and turn left. Continue to the end of Pico. Turn left to pull in
front of the hotel for valet parking.
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FROM LOS ANGELES: Take the I-10 freeway to Santa Monica and exit at Fourth Street. Turn left on Fourth
Street and continue through two stoplights to Pico Boulevard. Go right on Pico and continue for four blocks to
the stop sign at the end of the street. Turn left to pull in front of the hotel for valet parking.
FROM THE SOUTH (San Diego): Take the 405 freeway north to I-10 West (to Santa Monica), and follow the
directions above.
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special
needs will help us better serve you.
For further information, please call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at (310) 423-5548 or 423-2935 or email at
[email protected]
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