Fri, May 9, 2025

7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

Each year more than 795,000 Americans have a new or recurrent stroke. Approximately 610,000 of these are first attacks, and 185,000 are recurrent attacks. Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the leading preventable cause of disability. Stroke reduces mobility in more than half of stroke survivors age 65 and over. Healthcare providers need to stay current on the ever-changing developments regarding the prevention, early detection and treatment of stroke. This year's Annual Stroke Update will provide information on navigating the stroke continuum of care and recovery. Topics Include: *Secondary prevention of stroke *Reversal agents and anticoagulation *Pop culture and stroke *Nursing interventions for neuroendovascular cases *Neurosurgical management of stroke patients *Cognitive perceptual limitations *Holisitc rehabilitation after stroke