Challenging Case Conference: 73-year-old female with left-sided weakness

Dates and Times

Start: 2/19/2026 12:00 PM
End: 2/19/2026 1:00 PM

Objectives

• Develop a structured approach to acute focal weakness, including localization within the neuroaxis and formulation of an appropriate initial diagnostic workup.
• Interpret emergent neuroimaging and vascular studies to differentiate ischemic stroke subtypes and determine eligibility for acute interventions (e.g. thrombolysis or thrombectomy)
• Outline evidence-based acute management and secondary prevention strategies, incorporating risk-factor assessment and indications for multidisciplinary involvement, including neurosurgical or endovascular consultation.

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.