Challenging Case Conference: 46-year-old female with left vertebral artery dissection

Dates and Times

Start: 6/11/2026 12:00 PM
End: 6/11/2026 1:00 PM

Objectives

Recognize the clinical presentation and risk factors associated with cervical artery dissection in younger patients presenting with neurologic symptoms.

Interpret vascular imaging findings to identify vertebral artery dissection and assess it's relationship to ischemic stroke risk.

Discuss evidence-based management strategies, including anti-thrombotic therapy, follow-up imaging, and counseling regarding recurrence risk and activity restrictions.

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.