Michigan Medicine Stroke Symposium 2026

The Michigan Medicine Stroke Symposium reviews acute stroke treatment and difficult neurovascular decisions through a multidisciplinary program. Presented by the Neuro Care Network, a collaboration between University of Michigan Health and Michigan State University Health Care, the meeting was held on May 15, 2026 in East Lansing with virtual participation. The listed lectures address thrombolysis, intracerebral hemorrhage, aneurysm treatment, carotid revascularization, and endovascular therapy. Keynotes discuss the ENRICH, REACH, and CREST-2 trials, while other sessions examine ethical scenarios and nursing surveillance. The course is relevant to neurologists, neurosurgeons, emergency clinicians, nurses, and teams involved in acute cerebrovascular care.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe current advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and complex stroke presentations.
2. Evaluate patients using evidence-based criteria to determine appropriate imaging, interventions, and care pathways.
3. Apply updated clinical guidelines to optimize decision-making in carotid disease, thrombectomy, and neurocritical care scenarios.
4. Integrate emerging rehabilitation strategies and technologies to improve post-stroke outcomes.
5. Recognize interdisciplinary approaches that enhance coordination and quality of care throughout the stroke continuum.

Topics

• 01 Keynote address – The ENRICH and REACH Clinic Trials Redefining Surgical Treatment for ICH
• 02 Intravenous Thrombolytics Beyond the 4.5-Hour Window – The Updated Guidelines
• 03 Contemporary Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Complex Ethical Scenarios in Maternal Brain Death
• 04 Cerebral Aneurysm Management in the Modern Era – Coiling, Clipping, and Other Modalities
• 05 Keynote address – Carotid Revascularization in the Time of CREST-2
• 06 The 23 Hours Physicians Don’t See” The Critical Role of Nursing Surveillance in Stroke Outcomes
• 07 Endovascular Therapy in Medium Vessel Occlusions – Insights From the 2026 AHA Guidelines and Beyond
• 08 Carotid Revascularization – Indications and Treatment Options for Extracranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis

Course Directors and Faculty

Educational Planning and Leadership

Aditya S. Pandey, MD

• University of Michigan
• Educational Co-Planner and Faculty

Anmar Razak, MD

• Michigan State University
• Educational Co-Planner and Faculty

Omar Qahwash, DO

• University of Michigan
• Educational Planner and Faculty

Featured Speakers and Faculty

Gustavo Pradilla, MD

• Emory University
• Keynote: Surgical Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Rajeel Imran, MD

• University of Michigan Health–Sparrow
• Intravenous Thrombolytics and Updated Guidelines

Jeffrey Fletcher, MD

• University of Michigan Health-West
• Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Neurocritical Care

Badih Daou, MD

• Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
• University of Michigan
• Cerebral Aneurysm Management

Tudor Jovin, MD

• Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
• Keynote: Carotid Revascularization and CREST-2

Katie Brewer, BSN, RN

• Nursing Contributions to Stroke Outcomes

Anmar Razak, MD

• Endovascular Therapy and 2026 AHA Guidelines

Omar Qahwash, DO

• Carotid Revascularization Decision-Making

The original event offered continuing education, but the source listing notes differing published credit totals. No live-event credits or attendance benefits are included with this recording purchase.