Gary Ross Duckwiler MD, Presenter: Scientific Advisor, Sequent Medical, Inc Scientific Advisor, Asahi Kasei Medical Co, Ltd Stockholder, Sequent Medical, Inc Proctor, Covidien AG

Joshua A. Hirsch MD, Presenter: Shareholder, Intratech Medical Ltd

David John Fiorella MD, PhD, Presenter: Institutional research support, Siemens AG Institutional research support, Terumo Corporation Consultant, Covidien AG Consultant, Johnson & Johnson Consultant, NFocus Consulting Inc Owner, Vascular Simulations LLC Owner, TDC Technologies Owner, CVSL

1) Describe the diagnostic evaluation and decision making algorithms leading to urgent endovascular treatment of acute stroke. 2) Review endovascular techniques for the treatment of acute stroke from microcatheter set up to intraarterial thrombolysis to mechanical thrombectomy. 3) Discuss case examples of endovascular treatment including patient selection, technique, and pitfalls.  

  Rapid advances in the evaluation, selection, treatment and management of the acute stroke patient necessitates an ongoing educational event highlighing the newest information, techniques and strategies for obtaining the best outcomes for our patients. In this session, all of these topics will be covered in a practical "how to" and case based approach which is designed to help the practitioner implement best practices.  The course is useful for those performing imaging, treatment or both. Analysis of the latest ongoing trials, devices and techniques will be presented. Endovascular tips and tricks will be discussed, as well as pitfalls in the treatment of these patients.

http://media.rsna.org/media/abstract/2014/4404423/RC250 sec.pdf

Duckwiler, G, Hirsch, J, Fiorella, D, Interventional Stroke Treatment: Practical Techniques and Protocols (How-to Workshop) (An Interactive Session).  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/4404423.html