Description: The workshop is designed to an in-depth understanding of stroke imaging, focusing on both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, stroke mimics, and pediatric stroke. Through a combination of didactic lectures and hands-on PACS case reviews, attendees will gain practical knowledge and improve their skills in interpreting stroke imaging, enhancing their ability to make critical diagnostic and treatment decisions in clinical practice.

Audience: Radiologist, Trainee (PGY-4-5 & Fellow)

Workshop Lead: Eduardo Portela de Oliveira

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Welcome & Opening Remarks
Eduardo Portela de Oliveira

• Overview of stroke types (ischemic, hemorrhagic, pediatric, and stroke mimics)
• Importance of imaging in diagnosis and treatment planning
• Current advances and best practices in neuroimaging
• Introduction of case-based learning throughout the workshop

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Hemorrhagic Stroke
Adela Cora

This presentation will discuss the pathophysiology and types of hemorrhagic stroke, the  imaging modalities (CT, CTA, MRI) for hemorrhagic stroke, and imaging-based treatment decisions with case examples. A review of clinical cases using PACS software will also be examined.

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Review the different characteristics for each type of hemorrhagic stroke.
• Recognize the benefits of the different imaging modalities including CT and MRI for hemorrhagic stroke.

Lecture and Case Review (40 minutes)

• Pathophysiology and types of hemorrhagic stroke
• Imaging modalities (CT, CTA, MRI) for hemorrhagic stroke
• Imaging-based treatment decisions and case examples
• Review of clinical cases using PACS software

Discussion (10 minutes)

• Q&A focusing on case examples and imaging challenges

Target Audience:

• Radiologist, Trainee (PGY-4-5 & Fellow)

CanMEDS:

• Medical Expert
• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Leader
• Health Advocate
• Scholar
• Professional

COI: 

• None Declared

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Ischemic Stroke
Eduardo Portela de Oliveira

This presentation will focus on imaging modalities in acute stroke management, emphasizing CT and MRI for rapid diagnosis and treatment guidance. Key radiologic features will be highlighted. A structured, time-sensitive approach will be discussed to prioritize urgent findings, followed by a hands-on review of clinical cases using PACS to reinforce real-time application and decision-making skills.

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of imaging modalities in acute stroke management.
• Analyze the key radiologic features of stroke imaging.
• Develop a time-sensitive approach for prioritizing urgent findings in acute stroke.

Lecture and Case Review (40 minutes)

• Elaborate on Imaging Modalities in Acute Stroke Management
• Analyze Key Radiologic Features
• Develop a Time-sensitive Approach to Prioritize Urgent Findings
• Review of clinical cases using PACS software

Discussion (10 minutes)

• Q&A focusing on critical case assessments and pitfalls

Target Audience:

• Radiologist, Trainee (PGY-4-5 & Fellow)

CanMEDS:

• Medical Expert
• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Professional

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Break

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Stroke Mimics
Lindsay Milroy

Through a case-based approach, imaging patterns and differential diagnoses will be discussed in patients presenting with common stroke mimics. Relevant clinical history will be incorporated to help narrow the differential diagnosis.

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Describe imaging patterns and discuss differential diagnoses of common stroke mimics
• Integrate imaging techniques and relevant clinical history to differentiate between stroke mimics and true ischemic stroke

Lecture and Case Review (40 minutes)

• Common stroke mimics and their imaging presentations
• Differentiating between mimics and true stroke using imaging techniques
• Case studies and use of PACS for differential diagnosis

Discussion (10 minutes)

• Q&A focusing on complex cases

Target Audience:

• Radiologist, Trainee (PGY-4-5 & Fellow)

CanMEDS:

• Medical Expert
• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Scholar

COI: 

• None Declared

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Pediatric Stroke
Prakash Mathusami

Lecture and Case Review (40 minutes)

• Unique aspects of pediatric stroke (etiology, imaging, and management)
• Imaging approaches tailored for pediatric cases
• Case studies and use of PACS software for review

Discussion (10 minutes)

• Q&A focused on pediatric case studies and imaging challenges

COI: 

• None Declared

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Closing Remarks
Eduardo Portela de Oliveira

• Recap of key learning points
• Final Q&A with all speakers
• Feedback and evaluation