FACULTY

COURSE DIRECTORS
Ninth Annual
STROKE & NEUROLOGICAL
David W. Barnett, MD
Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery

DISEASE CONFERENCE
Chief of Neurological Surgery
Co-Medical Director of Neuroscience Center
Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Stuart B. Black MD, FAAN

Chief of Neurology
Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas Ischemic &
Co-Director, Baylor Scott & White Neuroscience Governance Hemorrhagic
Council Stroke Seminar
Dallas, TX

Kennith F. Layton, MD, MSc, FAHA

Chairman, Department of Radiology
Director of Interventional Neuroradiology
Core Faculty
Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas
Dallas, TX

FACULTY
Jennifer E. Rasmussen, MD
Jared F. Benge, PhD
Kenneth C. Lao, MD
Michael J. Mack, MD, FACC
Dion F. Graybeal, MD
Rashedul Hasan, MD
Osman Mir, MD

GUEST SPEAKERS
Kenneth Podell, PhD, FACPN
Alejandro A. Rabinstein, MD
Amin Saad, MD
Traumatic Brain
Injury/Concussion
Seminar
2001 Bryan St., 6th Floor
Dallas, TX 75201

Saturday, May 19, 2018

The Westin Galleria, Dallas, Texas
 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES AGENDA

The 9th Annual Stroke and Neurological Disease Conference will address critical issues • Recognize concussion and the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury. SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018
related to decision making for and treatment of stroke patients. The optimal care for
stroke patients is ever changing as a result of advances in stroke prevention, therapy • Identify who gets a concussion and how to name and manage concussion and post- 7:00 am Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits

and research. This conference will feature experts from emergency medicine, neurology, concussive symptoms.
General Session
physical medicine and rehabilitation, stroke neurology, and interventional neuroradiology. 7:45 am Introductions
With the goal to update on the latest patient care recommendations, these specialists • Identify major advances in key areas of cutting-edge research, technology and
will convey the newest advances in the treatment of stroke in a format that allows for therapeutic strategies. 8:00 am Acute Stroke Guidelines: The New and the Noteworthy
Alejandro Rabinstein, MD
timely application of proven protocol.
• Discuss the most relevant recommendations of the updated acute stroke guidelines
8:30 am Stroke in Women
Discussion will include treatment of acute ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, from AHA.
Jennifer Rasmussen, MD
neuroimaging, cutting edge medical management and advanced endovascular
• Understand the value of optimal triage of acute stroke patients. 9:00 am Demystifying Diplopia
treatments for stroke, neurorehabilitation, advanced stroke care delivery and the
Kenneth Lao, MD
diagnosis and management of cerebral edema and disordered sleep in stroke patients.
• Review the current treatment options for intervention after acute stroke.
Each of these topics will be covered in the context of case presentations and panel 9:30 am Break and Exhibits
discussions that will allow for audience interaction with faculty. The conference lectures
are designed to enhance dialogue on the current controversies in the treatment of 10:00 am Optimal Triaging of Acute Stroke Patients
stroke. REGISTRATION FEES & INFORMATION

Alejandro Rabinstein, MD

10:30 am Stroke After Aortic Valve Replacement: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
New this year, there is also specialized content and lectures addressing traumatic brain Michael Mack, MD, FACC
NINTH ANNUAL
injury. Experts in the field will discuss the diagnosis and management of concussions
and post-concussive symptoms. STROKE & NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE CONFERENCE 11:00 am History, Mechanism, Epidemiology and Suicidality in CTE
Kenneth Podell, PHD, FACPN
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Hotel: Westin Galleria Dallas • 13340 Dallas Parkway • Dallas, Texas 75240 REGISTRATION FEES 11:30 am Lunch and Exhibits
Phone: 972.934.9494 • Fax: 972.450.2969 Registration Fees After May 7, 2018
12:00 pm ETHICS LECTURE:
Physicians…………………………………………………$125……………………………… $150 Focus on Function: A Neuropsychological Approach to Understanding Brain Injury
Jared Benge, PhD
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION Other health care professionals……………………… $75……………………………… $100
1:00 pm Imaging of Head Trauma
Medical Students……………………………………… $15……………………………… $25
Amin Saad, MD
Refunds: Cancellations received 30 days prior to the activity date – less $25
The A. Webb Roberts Center for claim only the credit commensurate with
Continuing Medical Education of Baylor the extent of their participation in the 1:30 pm Concussions are Treatable: Tips For Helping Your Concussed Patients Heal Quicker
Scott & White Health is accredited by activity. This course has been designated Register Online Today: www.bswhealth.md/CME Kenneth Podell, PhD, FACPN
If you have not previously registered for other conferences in our system, you will be prompted to
the Accreditation Council for Continuing by the Texas Medical Board for 1.0 credit 2:00 pm Break and Exhibits
create a user profile.
Medical Education to provide continuing in medical ethics and/or professional
medical education for physicians. responsibility. Payment Method 2:30 pm Triage, Transfer and Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Lessons from an
Payment can be made when you register online, if mailing with a check, please make check payable to: Experienced High Volume Spoke-and-Hub Model Hospital System
The A. Webb Roberts Center for Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited Dion Graybeal, MD; Osman Mir, MD; Rashedul Hasan, MD
A Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education
Continuing Medical Education of Baylor with distinction as a provider of of Baylor Scott & White Health 3:30 pm Practical and Ethical Dilemmas in Declaration of Death by Neurologic Criteria
Scott & White Health, designates this live continuing nursing education by the 2001 Bryan St., 6th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201 (Brain Death)
activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Dion Graybeal, MD
Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should Commission on Accreditation. Questions? (214) 820-2317
4:00 pm Panel Discussion
All Speakers

4:30 pm Adjourn