Multidisciplinary Approaches to Stroke Prevention and Management in the Elderly

Moderator: Neer Zeevi, MD
Learning Objectives: (1) identify risk factors, clinical presentation and stroke subtypes in older stroke patients; (2) incorporate optimal stroke prevention strategies for older adults including use of antiplatelets, anticoagulants, antihypertensives and statin drugs; (3) describe the risks and benefits of reperfusion therapies in the elderly; and (4) discuss stroke rehabilitation services and sites of care.

Update on Acute Stroke Management in the Elderly
Neer Zeevi, MD

Progress in Stroke Prevention and the Role of Sex
Louise D. McCullough, MD, PhD

Current Advances and Practical Approaches in Stroke Rehabilitation
Hilary C. Siebens, MD