This 2½-day conference provides a forum in which to present recent scientific work related to cerebrovascular disease. More than 1,200 abstract presentations, lectures and debates will be featured. Sessions in clinical categories will center on diagnosis, acute nonendovascular treatment, in-hospital treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, pediatric stroke, prevention, experimental mechanisms and models, intracerebral hemorrhage, community/risk factors, nursing, emergency medicine, outcomes, vascular biology, and vascular cognitive impairment. Sessions in surgical and interventional categories will focus on aneurysm, acute neuroimaging, cerebrovascular occlusive disease, acute endovascular treatment, SAH and other neurocritical management, and vascular malformations.

This 2½-day conference provides a forum in which to present recent scientific work related to cerebrovascular disease. More than 1,200 abstract presentations, lectures and debates will be featured. Sessions in clinical categories will center on diagnosis, acute nonendovascular treatment, in-hospital treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, pediatric stroke, prevention, experimental mechanisms and models, intracerebral hemorrhage, community/risk factors, nursing, emergency medicine, outcomes, vascular biology, and vascular cognitive impairment. Sessions in surgical and interventional categories will focus on aneurysm, acute neuroimaging, cerebrovascular occlusive disease, acute endovascular treatment, SAH and other neurocritical management, and vascular malformations.

The International Stroke Conference features more than 1,200 presentations that emphasize basic, clinical and translational sciences as they evolve toward a more complete understanding of stroke pathophysiology with the overall goal of developing more effective prevention and treatment.

The conference provides an educational experience for neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, endovascular specialists, physiatrists, emergency medicine specialists, primary care physicians, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and basic researchers in the major fields of cerebrovascular disease: experimental models and translational research, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation. At the conclusion of the conference, learners should be able to:

• Apply recent advances in basic models of stroke and translational research
• Evaluate recent advances in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of cerebrovascular disease
• Analyze new and ongoing clinical research advances through late-breaking science and ongoing clinical trials sessions
• Create a forum for the exchange of new research, treatment and intervention by scientists and investigators working in all areas of cerebrovascular disease

After attending the International Stroke Conference, participants will be able to:

• Describe the most recent stroke clinical trials that may impact stroke care
• Interpret neurovascular treatments and interventions that are new in stroke care
• Appraise key findings in translational and clinical stroke research
• Compare and contrast stroke in women, children and minorities
• Debate epigenetics and stroke prevention
• Assess stroke systems of care networking through technology
• Summarize novel areas of clinical and experimental stroke recovery and rehabilitation.

Following is a list of key policies and procedures strongly enforced at the International Stroke Conference.

Wearing Your Badge
For your safety and security, all attendees, exhibitors, staff and suppliers are required to wear their badge to have access to the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference.

Loss of Badge Credentials
The American Stroke Association reserves the rights to revoke or deny attendance of any registered participant, speaker, exhibitor, news media reporter or photographer of presentations or activities at AHA/ASA scientific conferences and meetings.

Registration Fee Policy
The American Stroke Association will not refund registration fees paid if a person joins at one member level, registers accordingly and then later upgrades to another member level with a lower registration fee.  Similarly, no refunds will be given to anyone who registers in one category and then later submits verification to receive a discounted rate.

Policy of Recording
Unauthorized recording of the AHA Scientific Sessions, scientific conferences and the AHA/ASA International Stroke Conference is prohibited, whether by video, still or digital photography, audio or any other recording or reproduction mechanism. This includes recording of presentations and supporting audiovisual materials, poster presentations and supporting poster materials.  The American Heart Association and America Stroke Association reserve the rights to all recordings or reproductions of presentations at AHA/ASA scientific conferences and meetings. Check the program for information about the availability of videotapes or audiotapes for purchase.  Exceptions to this policy prohibition are:

• Audiotape recording for strictly personal and non-commercial use is permitted if not disruptive; and exhibitors may photograph their own booth for promotional purposes upon prior written consent of the AHA/ASA.

Post-Event Photography Notice
During the International Stroke Conference, attendees, vendors, guests and others may be photographed and videotaped by AHA/ASA vendors in capturing the event. Some of these photographs or videos may be displayed by the AHA/ASA in future publications or materials connected with the event. If you do not wish for your image to be displayed by the AHA/ASA, please contact the AHA/ASA in writing at 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231, Att: International Stroke Conference Meetings Department, no later than two weeks after the meeting - February 17, 2012.

Children
The AHA/ASA does not allow children between 6 months to 16 years of age in the Exhibit Hall at any time. Infants under 6 months will be allowed in the Exhibit Hall during show days only. For insurance, liability and safety, infants must be held at all times; strollers and infant carriers will not be allowed. Parents are required to sign a liability waiver before taking an infant into the Exhibit Hall, and badges will need to reflect that a waiver has been signed. Waivers will be available at the family-member registration area. 
Because of the professional nature of the program and limited seating, children are not allowed into scientific presentations. 
For safety reasons, children are not permitted in the Poster Hall.

Lost and Found
If you lose or find an item, please go to the International Stroke Conference Show Office.

No-Smoking Policy
The American Stroke Association policy prohibits smoking in all areas of the convention center and all hotel meeting rooms hosting American Stroke Association functions.

Details on the following transportation methods coming soon: air, train, airport shuttle service, convention center shuttle service, rental cars, parking. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Here, you'll find information about who attends the International Stroke Conference.

2010 Demographics(PDF) | 2009 Demographics (PDF)