4TH National advanced stroke care conference– (6 RCP Credits applied for)

23rd June 2017, Hilton Hotel, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne,

“Recent advances in detection of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation’’: Practical Implications summit

Focus on evidence based practice for detection of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

09:00: Registration and coffee

09:30- 09:35

Opening remarks Dr A K Dixit, Lead stroke physician, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust

09:35-09:45

‘’Summary of current guidelines in detection of paroxysmal AF in acute ischaemic stroke’’

Dr Dixit

09:45-10:20

‘’Cardiology perspective on diagnostic testing patients with unexplained Stroke’’

Prof Klaus Witte:

(Talks will cover- A Cardiology perspective on the use of ILR’s in Unexplained Stroke. Research rational and summary: ‘Cost-effectiveness Analysis of an Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) to Detect Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Cryptogenic Stroke’)

10:20- 10:40- Coffee break

10:40-11:15

‘’Stroke physician perspective: establishing and delivering a comprehensive ILR service’’

Dr Paul Cotter: A Stroke Physician Lead ILR service

(Talk will cover Research rational and summary)

11:15-12:00

Panel discussion with a view to form consensus for use of ILR in detection of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in ischaemic stroke patients

‘’Thrombectomy in acute ischaemic strokes’’: Update and way forward to develop service

12:00-12:20

Neuroimaging in management of Hyperacute ischaemic stroke: How to read CTA: Useful tips for stroke physician- Davis Minks, Interventional neuroradiologist, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Hospitals

12:20-12:40

Thrombectomy in acute ischaemic stroke: Update on procedure: What’s new? - Johannes Du Plessis, Interventional neuroradiologist, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Hospitals

12:20-13:00

Thrombectomy in acute ischaemic stroke: Global, national and regional perspective in next 5 years- Prof Phil White, Interventional neuroradiologist,

(Member, National advisory committee, Neurosciences CRG & Thrombectomy Policy Working Group of NHS England)

“Recent advances in oral anticoagulation” focus on NVAF

13.00 -13.45 / Afternoon Registration : Lunch
13.45 – 13.50 / Welcome and introduction: Dr Anand Dixit
13:50 – 14.20 / Results of novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) landmark trials for stroke prevention in AF, summary of relevant ESCA guidelines :
Dr Honey Thomas Consultant Cardiologist , Northumbria
14:20-14: 40 / Questions from the audience
14:40- 1520 / Stroke prevention in AF –from a Patient Perspective- Dr Annie Chakrabarti Consultant Stoke Physician,Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
15.20- 15.30 / Coffee & Comfort break
15:30- 16.35 / Case Study 1
Dose adjustment Mr Philip Rutherford
Cardiac Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist Freeman Hospital
  • Impaired renal function
  • Drug/drug interaction
  • Lower body weight
Case Study 2
Patients with previous stroke Dr Anand Dixit Senior Stoke Consultant RVI
Newcastle Hospitals Trust
Case Study 3
Elderly Prof Michael Norton
Falls and Syncope Service RVI
  • Frail
  • Falling risk

16:35-16:55 / Workshop review and panel discussion: Workshop chairs and expert speakers
16:55- 1700 / Summary and close of meeting