Challenging Case Conference: 78-year-old female with right upper extremity weakness

Challenging Case Conference

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM


Grand Round starts in:

Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY
Online Streaming Available
May 14th, 2026
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

We will be discussing a 78-year-old female with right upper extremity weakness.

Dates and Times

Start: 5/14/2026 12:00 PM
End: 5/14/2026 1:00 PM

Objectives

Evaluate focal upper extremity weakness using neurologic examination to localize the lesion and identify signs concerning for acute stroke.

Differentiate potential vascular etiologies based on clinical presentation and neuroimaging findings.

Discuss acute management and secondary prevention strategies for ischemic stroke, including indications for advanced vascular imaging and specialty consultation.

Speakers

  • Neil Nadkarni, MD
    • Challenging Case Conference: 78-year-old female with right upper extremity weakness

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.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Maureen Haverty
Department: Neurology
Phone: (631) 444-8379
Email: maureen.haverty@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Give us a call
(631) 444-2094
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
HSC, Level 2, Room 142
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8222