Unraveling Brain Vascular Malformations: From Cavernoma to AVM

December 2, 2025

This interactive session will provide neurologists with clinically actionable approaches to diagnosing and managing cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) and arteriovenous malformations (AVM), with special attention to emergent presentations in the ER. Through case-based examples and evidence from recent literature, participants will learn to triage cavernomas found on acute neuroimaging, differentiate familial vs. sporadic cases, and address controversial management questions—most notably the use of anticoagulation in CCM/AVM patients with atrial fibrillation or DVT. Novel insights into risk stratification and co-morbidity management will be shared, aiming to empower neurologists to address gaps in understanding and improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to:

  • Describe the epidemiology, genetic underpinnings, and imaging characteristics of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) and arteriovenous malformations (AVM).
  • Summarize current management guidelines and evaluate controversies in the treatment of CCM and AVM, including considerations for anticoagulation in patients with comorbid conditions.
  • Identify common diagnostic and therapeutic pitfalls in the evaluation and management of brain vascular malformations.
  • Differentiate familial versus sporadic CCMs using clinical, radiological, and genetic criteria.
  • Implement stratified management strategies based on bleeding risk, lesion location, and individual patient history.
  • Discuss case-based reasoning to triage incidentally discovered cavernomas in emergency settings, including recognition of red flags and indications for neurosurgical referral.

 

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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: 
10/29/2025
Course expires: 
12/01/2026
Event starts: 
12/02/2025 - 12:00pm EST
Event ends: 
12/02/2025 - 1:00pm EST
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Speaker(s)

Atif Zafar, MD

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

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

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

Robert Fishman, 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.

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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