This conference is focused on provision of state-of-the-science, acute stroke clinical and imaging-based diagnosis, methods for determination of stroke pathogenic mechanism, acute treatment decision making, complication avoidance methods, and both primary and secondary prevention. The educational program focuses on the needs of acute and subacute stroke patients as managed by stroke system managers, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, stroke coordinators, stroke educators, and bedside stroke nurses.
