TARGET AUDIENCE:
TAll physicians, residents, nurses, occupational, physical, speech therapists, social workers, dietitians and other health care professionals.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
1. Compare and contrast stroke symptoms related to specific neuron-anatomic locations of lesions.
2. Describe various therapeutic interventions for stroke including their appropriate use.
3. Describe the use of new technology in stroke rehabilitation including electrical stimulation of the brain, functional electrical stimulation and other technological applications of medical devices.
4. Discuss the process of carotid stenting and characteristics supporting patient referral.
5. Describe the indications and outcomes for stroke rehabilitation for the hemiparetic upper extremity.
6. Describe management of hemorrhagic stroke, with evidence based perspectives.
7. List the risks of hemorrhagic stroke related to thrombolysis and anti-coagulants.