Dr Byron De John, neurosurgeon, Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town

COURSE FEES R110; Staff and Students R55

This lecture will discuss acute stroke: what it is, how to recognise it and why it is considered an important emergency ‘not to miss’, which has seen ground-breaking advancements in its management over the last few decades. There will be specific focus on the latest neuro-interventional aspects of treatment, with emphasis on patient selection, referral pathways and current challenges.

Health professionals can earn CPD points for this course.