Acute Stroke Image Interpretation and Patient Selection for Thrombectomy
Program Overview
Acute Stroke Image Interpretation and Patient Selection for Thrombectomy
Overview
The course focuses on image interpretation in acute stroke. Learn how to interpret CT images using the ASPECTS score, identify vessels on CT-Angiography and become proficient in CT-Perfusion.
The course also covers MR imaging in acute stroke and aims to give you the knowledge on how to select patients for thrombectomy.
You'll be trained using real case scenarios by an experienced neuroradiologist.
One-day course: up to four individuals.
Who should attend?
Dates
Dates are available upon request.
Where you'll study
Your faculty
The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists and social workers in the East of England.
We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.
We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.
Where can I study?
- Chelmsford
Our striking, modern campus sits by the riverside in Chelmsford's University and Innovation Quarter.
Fees & funding
Course fees
- Continuing Professional Development (short course): £500
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are not currently available.
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- Post Anaesthetic and Acute Care
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Program Outline
Outline:
The course focuses on image interpretation in acute stroke. Learn how to interpret CT images using the ASPECTS score, identify vessels on CT-Angiography and become proficient in CT-Perfusion. The course also covers MR imaging in acute stroke and aims to give you the knowledge on how to select patients for thrombectomy. You'll be trained using real case scenarios by an experienced neuroradiologist.
Teaching:
The course is delivered by Professor Iris Grunwald, author of How to set up an acute stroke service. One-day course: up to four individuals.
