Challenging Case Conference: 81-year-old female with right sided weakness

Dates and Times

Start: 1/22/2026 12:00 PM
End: 1/22/2026 1:00 PM

Objectives

1. Identify key clinical features and neuroanatomic localization associated with acute right-sided weakness and construct a focused differential diagnosis emphasizing common ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke syndromes in elderly patients.

2. Interpret initial neuroimaging studies (non-contrast CT, CTA, and MRI when available) to recognize acute stroke findings and understand how imaging guides eligibility for thrombolysis, thrombectomy, and neurosurgical consultation.

3. Outline the basic principles of acute stroke management and secondary prevention, including blood pressure management, anti-thrombotic therapy, risk factor modification, and the roles of the interprofessional stroke team in patient care.

Speakers

Location

Stony Brook University
101 Nicolls Rd.
Neurology Conference Room HSC T12-020
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.