This case-based, multi-speaker session highlights acute and emergent vascular conditions beyond typical ischemic stroke. Through focused lectures and real-world examples, expert faculty will review emergent non-ischemic arterial pathologies, intracranial venous emergencies, spinal vascular abnormalities, and vascular malformations. Attendees will improve their ability to recognize critical imaging findings, avoid diagnostic pitfalls, and guide timely clinical management.
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Content Areas (Codes):
The following Content Areas will be printed on the certificate for this course:
- Emergency Radiology
- Neuroradiology
- Vascular
Learning Objectives:
- Identify non-stroke arterial pathologies that may present with acute neurologic symptoms.
- Recognize emergent imaging findings in the intracranial venous system.
- Describe acute vascular abnormalities of the spine and their imaging characteristics.
- Evaluate the imaging appearance and complications of intracranial vascular malformations in the acute setting.
This enduring material is estimated to take 1 hour to complete.
Start Date: 4/8/2026
End Date for CME Eligibility/Online Expiration Date: 4/7/2029
This educational activity was originally presented at the RSNA 2025 Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly.
Faculty:
- Hediyeh Baradaran, MD, MS
- Andrew Schweitzer, MD
- Anousheh Sayah, MD
- Patrick Nicholson, MBBCh,FFR(RCSI)
Planners:
- Jenny T. Bencardino, MD
- Guillermo Elizondo-Riojas, MD, PhD
- Marta E. Heilbrun, MD
- Ayden Jacob, MD, MSc
- Bertram J. Stemmler, MD
- Meike W. Vernooij, MD
- Grace G. Zhu, MD
Disclosure Statements:
RSNA controls the planning, development, and delivery of this CME activity and will strictly adhere to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
Listed below are all the financial relationships provided by individuals in a position to influence and/or control CME activity content. All financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. Please note that any individuals not listed below have reported no financial relationships (currently or within the past 24 months). The ACCME defines any ineligible companies as “those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare, products used by or on patients."
Faculty:
- P. Nicholson: Consultant; Medtronic, Stryker.
Planners:
- Ayden Jacob, MD, MSc: Consultant; Aidoc.
Accreditation and Designation Statements:
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
RSNA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME Credit Information:
To earn CME credit, participants must watch the full length of the recording and complete the course evaluation.
Price:
Non-Member/Basic Member Rate: $55.00
Standard Member/Full Access Member Rate: $0.00
Refund / Exchange Policy:
RSNA will not issue any refunds or exchanges for online only versions of educational products or activities purchased online. Please review the entire product or activity description prior to purchase.
RSNA Disclaimer:
The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of the RSNA. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of RSNA faculty who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The RSNA disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.