Cleveland Clinic Innovations in Cerebrovascular Care 2026 (Videos)

Advanced Stroke Medicine, Neurovascular Intervention, Cerebrovascular Disease, Neurocritical Care & AI in Stroke Management

Stay at the forefront of modern stroke medicine with Cleveland Clinic Innovations in Cerebrovascular Care 2026, a comprehensive continuing medical education (CME) program dedicated to the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and multidisciplinary management of cerebrovascular disease.

Developed by experts from the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute, this cutting-edge educational program explores the rapidly evolving landscape of stroke care, neurovascular intervention, neurocritical care, cerebrovascular imaging, and emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation cerebrovascular devices.

Through expert-led lectures, multidisciplinary discussions, and evidence-based clinical updates, participants gain practical strategies for improving outcomes in patients with ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, carotid artery disease, and other complex cerebrovascular disorders.

Product Details

• Course: Cleveland Clinic Innovations in Cerebrovascular Care 2026
• Provider: Cleveland Clinic
• Format: Videos
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Advanced
• Learning Format: Expert Lectures, Multidisciplinary Discussions, Clinical Updates, Case-Based Learning

Course Overview

Cerebrovascular medicine continues to evolve with major advances in stroke prevention, neurovascular imaging, thrombectomy devices, anticoagulation strategies, artificial intelligence, and personalized patient management. Clinicians caring for stroke patients must remain current with rapidly changing evidence, novel technologies, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches.

Innovations in Cerebrovascular Care 2026 provides a comprehensive review of contemporary cerebrovascular medicine, focusing on translating scientific advances into improved clinical outcomes. The program highlights emerging neurointerventional devices, advances in carotid artery disease management, the expanding understanding of the brain-heart axis, novel stroke therapeutics, and AI-driven innovations that are transforming modern stroke care.

Participants gain practical, evidence-based knowledge applicable across emergency medicine, neurology, neurocritical care, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and neurointerventional practice.

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply recent advances in cerebrovascular medicine to improve patient outcomes.
• Evaluate emerging neurovascular devices and integrate them into clinical decision-making.
• Understand the clinical significance of the brain-heart axis in stroke management.
• Optimize diagnosis and treatment of carotid artery disease using current evidence.
• Assess novel pharmacologic and interventional therapies for stroke prevention and treatment.
• Incorporate artificial intelligence into cerebrovascular imaging, diagnosis, and workflow optimization.
• Improve multidisciplinary management of complex neurovascular disorders.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

Stroke Medicine

Master evidence-based cerebrovascular care.

Topics include:

• Acute ischemic stroke
• Hemorrhagic stroke
• Stroke prevention
• Stroke diagnosis
• Acute stroke management
• Secondary prevention
• Evidence-based stroke care

Cerebrovascular Disease

Enhance management of complex neurovascular disorders.

Topics include:

• Cerebrovascular disease
• Neurovascular disorders
• Intracranial vascular disease
• Vascular neurology
• Cerebral circulation
• Clinical management
• Multidisciplinary care

Neurointerventional Therapy

Review the latest endovascular innovations.

Topics include:

• Mechanical thrombectomy
• Neurointerventional devices
• Endovascular treatment
• Catheter-based therapy
• Stroke intervention
• Cerebral angiography
• Advanced neurovascular procedures

Carotid Artery Disease

Strengthen vascular risk management.

Topics include:

• Carotid stenosis
• Carotid imaging
• Carotid intervention
• Stroke prevention
• Carotid revascularization
• Vascular surgery
• Clinical decision-making

Brain-Heart Axis

Understand emerging cardiovascular-neurological interactions.

Topics include:

• Brain-heart axis
• Cardioembolic stroke
• Cardiac imaging
• Anticoagulation
• Stroke risk stratification
• Cardiovascular complications
• Integrated cardiovascular care

Novel Stroke Therapies

Explore future directions in stroke treatment.

Topics include:

• Factor XI inhibitors
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Emerging pharmacology
• Clinical trials
• Personalized therapy
• Translational research
• Future therapeutics

Artificial Intelligence in Stroke Care

Discover AI applications in neurovascular medicine.

Topics include:

• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• Stroke imaging
• Automated diagnosis
• Workflow optimization
• Decision support
• Digital health

Health Equity & Stroke Prevention

Address disparities in cerebrovascular care.

Topics include:

• Stroke disparities
• Population health
• Brain health
• Preventive neurology
• Risk reduction
• Public health
• Healthcare equity

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate recent global advancements in cerebrovascular care and translate these innovations into improved patient outcomes.
• Explain recent developments in cerebrovascular devices and assess their impact on clinical decision-making.
• Examine emerging evidence regarding the brain-heart axis, including its implications for cardiac imaging, anticoagulation strategies, and stroke risk stratification.
• Review contemporary management strategies for carotid artery disease using the latest scientific evidence.
• Assess novel cerebrovascular therapies and their potential influence on future clinical practice.
• Critically evaluate emerging stroke treatment strategies, including factor XI inhibitors and hormone replacement therapy, while considering healthcare disparities and brain health in stroke prevention.
• Describe current and future applications of artificial intelligence in cerebrovascular medicine and evaluate their integration into routine clinical workflows.

Educational Highlights

• Stroke Medicine
• Cerebrovascular Disease
• Neurovascular Medicine
• Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Hemorrhagic Stroke
• Mechanical Thrombectomy
• Neurointerventional Therapy
• Carotid Artery Disease
• Brain-Heart Axis
• Cardiac Imaging
• Anticoagulation
• Stroke Prevention
• Factor XI Inhibitors
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Neurocritical Care
• Neuroradiology
• Vascular Neurology
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

Cleveland Clinic Innovations in Cerebrovascular Care 2026 delivers an advanced, multidisciplinary review of modern cerebrovascular medicine by combining cutting-edge research, technological innovation, and practical clinical application. The program emphasizes emerging neurovascular devices, AI-assisted stroke care, novel therapeutics, and collaborative management strategies that prepare clinicians to deliver state-of-the-art care for patients with complex cerebrovascular diseases.

Target Audience

This educational activity is ideal for:

• Neurologists
• Vascular Neurologists
• Neurointensivists
• Neurointerventionalists
• Neurosurgeons
• Neuroradiologists
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Stroke Specialists
• Critical Care Physicians
• Primary Care Physicians
• Fellows
• Residents
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Registered Nurses
• Healthcare Professionals involved in cerebrovascular care

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you manage patients with acute stroke, carotid artery disease, or complex neurovascular disorders, Cleveland Clinic Innovations in Cerebrovascular Care 2026 provides a comprehensive evidence-based update on modern cerebrovascular medicine. Through expert-led lectures and multidisciplinary clinical discussions, participants gain practical knowledge that enhances diagnostic accuracy, treatment decisions, neurovascular intervention, and long-term patient outcomes.

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Wednesday, June 10 All times in Eastern Time
7:15 AM	Registration/Continental Breakfast/Exhibits
7:50 AM	Welcome and Introduction Gabor Toth
SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM Session I: AI Mini Symposium 8:00 AM Introduction to AI Mini Symposium Scott Raymond 8:05 AM Present and Future of AI/ML in Healthcare Samer Albahra 8:50 AM Real-world Performance and Value Added by AI Stroke Detection Algorithms In A Large Neuroradiology Practice Chintan Shah 9:10 AM BREAK/EXHIBITS 9:25 AM DSA Image Processing Donald Cantrell 9:45 AM Automation in the Angiosuite Scott Raymond 10:05 AM DEBATE: Should A Human Be Required to Verify Every AI Decision, Even If It Slows Down Care? PRO: Anas Idris CON: Ahmed Kashkoush 10:35 AM BREAK/EXHIBITS 10:50 AM AI in the Neuro ICU Catherine Hassett 11:10 AM Foundation Models and Agentic AI in Medicine Fares Antaki 11:30 AM Large Language Model for Stroke Thrombolysis Bing Yu Chen 11:50 AM Panel Q&A Session Faculty 12:20 PM LUNCH/EXHIBITS
	Session II: The Latest in Carotid Disease Management Moderators: Peter Rassmussen, Nicole Smith
1:20 PM	The Changing Landscape of Carotid Artery Management: Overview of CREST 2 and Recent Landmark Carotid Trial Results Mohammad Ahmad
1:30 PM	DEBATE: Asymptomatic Carotid Disease — Three Perspectives Medical Management is Still Best for Asymptomatic Carotid Disease Jonathan Solomonow Carotid Endarterectomy is Best for Asymptomatic Carotid Disease Jon Quatromoni Carotid Artery Stenting is Best for Asymptomatic Carotid Disease Jenny Tsai
2:05 PM	Carotid Disease and Cognition Hyeyoung Seol
2:20 PM	Panel Discussion: Interesting Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Carotid Cases Session Faculty
3:00 PM	BREAK/EXHIBITS
	Session III: The Future is Here – Novel Devices Moderators: Tina Resser, Gabor Toth
3:20 PM	Sci-fi or Stroke Treatment: Spinner Thrombectomy, Ultrasound Clot Lysis, Magnetic Navigation and Others Gabor Toth
3:30 PM	New Carotid Stent Designs Ali Khalifeh
3:40 PM	Neurointervention in the CSF Space – Stenting of Cerebral Aqueduct Michal Obrzut
3:50 PM	Is E-Shunt the Future of CSF Drainage? Mohammad Abdulrazzak
4:00 PM	Panel Discussion Session Faculty
4:15 PM	Break
4:45 PM	Non CME Session: Endovascular Subdural Hematoma Drainage Luis Savastano
5:00 PM	ADJOURN
5:00 PM	Welcome Rececption

Thursday, June 11 All times in Eastern Time
7:00-8:00 AM	Continental Breakfast/Exhibits
7:30-7:45 AM	Optional Non-CME Session Stroke Innovation Outside the United States Shashvat Desai
	Session IV: The Brain-Heart Conundrum Moderators: Andrew Russman, Maria Sokola
8:15 AM	Cardiac Imaging in ESUS Patients Patrick Collier
8:35 AM	DEBATE: Should We Anticoagulate Patients with Recurrent ESUS? PRO: David Tirschwell CON: A. Blake Buletko
9:05 AM	Panel Case Discussion: Challenging PFO Cases A. Blake Buletko, Margaret Fuchs, Joanna Ghobrial, Hyeyoung Seol
9:45 AM	Panel Case Discussion: Managing Patients at High Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation Mohamed Kanj, G. Abbas Kharal, David Tirschwell
10:25 AM	BREAK/EXHIBITS
	Session V: The Global Face of Cerebrovascular Care Moderators: Khaled Asi, Shazam Hussain
10:40 AM	Precision Cerebrovascular Medicine Fahad Al-Ajlan
10:55 AM	Familial Brain Aneurysms and Aneurysm Genetics Xiangling Wang
11:10 AM	Global Stroke Challenges Ashfaq Shuaib
11:25 AM	“Stroke-Omics”: Molecular Innovation in Cerebrovascular Care Glen Jickling
11:40 AM	Panel Q&A Session Faculty
12:00 PM	LUNCH/EXHIBITS
	Session VI: The Next Frontier in Neurocritical Care Moderators: Christine Ahrens, Gwendolyn Lynch
12:50 PM	High-Fidelity Simulation in Neurocritical Care: Bridging Theory and Standardize the Practice Brittney Bolt
1:00 PM	Hemoglobin Target in Acute Brain – To transfuse or not to transfuse? Carlos Villamizar Rosales
1:10 PM	Can Non-invasive Cerebral Monitoring Replace Invasive Monitoring? Nils Petersen
1:20 PM	DEBATE: Early vs. Late Tracheostomy in Brain Injury EARLY: Marc Babi LATE: Shweta Goswami
1:50 PM	Panel Discussion: Challenging ICU Cases Session Faculty
2:30 PM	BREAK/EXHIBITS
	Session VII: Stroke and Beyond Moderators: Abeer Farrag, Christina Xia
2:50 PM	Brain Health and Stroke Ashfaq Shuaib
3:05 PM	Disparities in Stroke Care Shumei Man
3:20 PM	Factor XI Inhibitors – What the Future Holds Whitney Mayberry
3:35 PM	DEBATE: Hormone Replacement Therapy and Stroke Risk Hormone Replacement Therapy is high risk for stroke – Rodica DiLorenzo Hormone Replacement Therapy is not directly related to stroke risk – Pelin Batur
4:05 PM	ADJOURN