The 2026 AHA/ASA Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines: “A Floor, Not a Ceiling”

Neurology/Neurosurgery Grand Rounds

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM


Grand Round starts in:

Online Streaming
September 4th, 2026
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

A discussion on 2026 AHA/ASA Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines

Dates and Times

Start: 9/4/2026 8:00 AM
End: 9/4/2026 9:00 AM

Objectives

  1. Select patients for imaging-based thrombolysis at 4.5–24 hours.
  2. Appraise the evidence behind selecting 6–24 hour thrombectomy patients on non-contrast CT alone, including the large-core indication.
  3. Explain the rationale for including pediatric stroke in the guidelines.

Speakers

  • Shyam Prabhakaran, MD
    • The 2026 AHA/ASA Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines: “A Floor, Not a Ceiling”

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:

Dawn Caffrey
Department: Neurology
Phone: (631) 444-2694
Email: Dawn.caffrey@stonybrookmedicine.edu

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