Stroke is one of the most common indications for brain imaging. This module will help users to gain confidence in giving an accurate differential diagnosis on stroke cases and see multiple stroke cases across different stages.
Description
Stroke is one of the most common indications for brain imaging. Although the diagnosis of acute stroke is mainly clinical, imaging is often required to: rule out a contra indication for thrombolysis; differentiate cerebral infarction from haemorrhage; assess the extent of the stroke/complications; rule out any other reasons for the acute presentation.
Although this module is based on the On-call exposure to patients presented with stroke, it will also show stroke in its different stages. Although many of our cases are plain CT head scans, other techniques may be used when appropriate. We will also show variants which may mimic stroke and when appropriate, give a differential diagnosis for the findings seen on the images.
Learning objectives
- To prepare the reporting radiologist to be able to give a confident diagnosis and to supply the appropriate information required for the appropriate management in cases of stroke.
- To keep the radiologist aware of the significant role an acute diagnosis can have on (the) patient management.
- To enforce the importance of communication with the clinician in particular in case urgent intervention is required.
Level
Level II - General radiologist
This module is geared towards senior residents and general radiologists wanting to increase their knowledge in neuroradiology, particularly in the area of stroke.
Additional info
| Estimated duration: | 120 min |
| Date created: | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Date of EACCME review: | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Date of EACCME expiration: | 21 Feb 2025 |
Technical requirements
The training platform runs entirely in the browser but the online PACS places a considerable load on the hardware and internet connection when viewing and loading cases.
| Hardware | Tablets * | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory (RAM): | 2 Gigabyte | 8 Gigabyte | 16 Gigabyte |
| Processor (CPU): | Dual core 1.85 Ghz | Dual core 2 Ghz | Quad core 2.5 Ghz |
| Internet connection | Minimum | Recommended | |
| Speed: | 10 Mbps | 25 Mbps | |
| Software | Tablets | Desktop | |
| Browser: | Safari * | Chrome ** | |
- * Tested with Safari on iPad 9.7 (2017), should also work on Android with Chrome. User interface not optimized for smaller screens. Large cases (more than 600 images) are not able to be opened on tablet or mobile devices due to memory constraints.
- ** Firefox, Edge and Safari also work but might not provide an equally smooth experience. Internet Explorer is not supported.
Lecturers
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Hussein Kamel M.D.
Toronto, Canada
Neuroradiologist collaborating with Telemedicine Clinic. Neuroradiologist with over 25 years of experience. Previously Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC), Qatar. MB BCh, Egypt, 1977, MS RD, Egypt, 1983, FRCR, London and FFR(RSCI), Dublin, 1991. Consultant Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK, Consultant, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Associate Professor, Clinical Radiology, WCMC, Qatar. Now collaborator with TMC. In addition to his depth of international radiology experience, Dr. Kamel has a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge with radiologists on a subspecialisation path.