MeVO Debate! Thrombectomy for Distal-Vessel Occlusions: Debate of Clinical Benefits and Safety

May 16, 2025

Join us for a live debate on the effectiveness and safety of thrombectomy for acute ischemic strokes caused by distal- or medium-vessel occlusions (D/MeVOs). Hear from leading experts as they discuss the latest research findings, controversies, and alternative treatment approaches. Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of stroke treatment!

Target Audience

  • Physicians
  • Physicians Assistants
  • Advanced Practice Nurses
  • Registered Nurses
  • Licensed Practical Nurses

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to:

  • Identify the effectiveness and safety concerns associated with thrombectomy for acute ischemic strokes caused by distal- or medium-vessel occlusions
  • Evaluate the findings from the ESCAPE-MeVO and DISCOUNT trials for clinical benefits and safety.
  • Discuss the implications of the DISTAL trial on disability-related outcomes and safety
  • Examine factors contributing to the lack of clinical benefits and safety concerns in thrombectomy for D/MeVOs
  • Discuss the importance of rigorously conducted randomized controlled trials in improving stroke treatment strategies

 

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Live 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.

Course opens: 
04/04/2025
Course expires: 
08/17/2025
Event starts: 
05/16/2025 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
05/16/2025 - 1:00pm EDT
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Speaker(s)

Morgan Figurelle, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Piotr Tekiela, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Robert Fishman, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Charlene Gunasekera, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Caitlyn Boyd, MHA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPAHA-TeleStroke

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Debra Chionis, MS, ACE-MES, ACSM-CEP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Muhammad Saeed, Bcom

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

This activity has been submitted to the Emergency Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Live 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.

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