Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital, Rancho Springs Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital invite you to learn and get inspired as we present healthcare topics related to stroke and brain injury.

stroke symposium logo At the Symposium, you can:

  • Earn Education Credits
  • Browse Vendor Booth Exhibits
  • Watch Speaker Presentations
  • Enjoy Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
  • Enter to Win Prizes

Details

  • Physicians - $100
  • All other / General Admission - $50
  • Southwest Healthcare Employees -$25 (50% discount code available)
  • Residents/Fellows - Complimentary, covered by GME program
  • 6 hours CEU/CME credits available. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
  • Provider: Southwest Healthcare, number 12769 for 6 Hours

Course Description

This program is intended for all staff who provide care to neurologically impaired patients in acute care facilities. The symposium will provide lecture and discussion topics focused on a wide range of information related to current trends for optimal care, newest technology and best practice strategies for patients who have suffered a stroke.

Guest Speakers

  • Robert Jackson, MD, Neurologist, Stroke Director, Temecula Valley Hospital
  • Daniel Friedlich, MD, Neurosurgeon, Stroke Director, Inland Valley Medical Center/Rancho, Temecula Valley Neurosurgery. 
  • Rabia Yasin, MD, Neurologist, Neurology Care Center
  • Hoang Lai, MD, Cardiologist, Inland Valley Cardiovascular Center
  • Tracey Anderson, NP, Temecula Valley Neurosurgery
  • Ricardo Olivo, MD, Neurologist, Innovative Neurology
  • Brian Cristiano, MD, Interventional Neuro radiologist, Neurovascular and Spine Associates
  • Reza Vaezazizi, MD, Emergency Medicine, Director EMS Agency Riverside County

Agenda

  • 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Breakfast/Vendors
  • 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Dr. Yasin Seizures and epilepsy after stroke
  • 8:40 to 9:10 a.m. Dr. Jackson Transition from Altaplase to Tenecteplase 
  • 9:20 to 9:50 a.m. Dr. Friedlich Preventing hemorrhage after stroke
  • 9:50 to 10:10  a.m. Break/Vendors
  • 10:10 to 10:40 a.m. Ms. Anderson Identifying neurological deterioration during stroke
  • 10:50 to 11:20 a.m. Dr. Olivo Posterior fossa stroke
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dr. Cristiano Indications for thrombectomy
  • 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch and CME Virtual Patient SIMULATION LAB with Dr. Austin 
  • 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Dr. Lai Indications for the Watchman Boston Scientific device
  • 2:10 to 2:40 p.m. Dr. Vaezazizi REMSA Challenges in stroke transfer
  • 2:50 to 3:30 p.m. Keynote speaker / stroke survivor: John Bayless

Register here

Event Date:
Friday, May 31, 2024, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.