Neuroimaging and Pathophysiology of Stroke

By the end of this course you should be able to:
understand the unique characteristics of the cerebral circulation (circle of willis, blood brain barrier)
list mechanisms of neuroprotection and possible applications of this in the form of treatments
describe changes seen on MRI in the evolution of an infarct, intracerebral haemorrhage
describe the pathophysiology of stroke on a cellular level
evaluate the use of imaging in monitoring stroke recovery

This course is for healthcare professionals involved in stroke medicine, including:
doctors (all grades)
nurses
therapists
psychologists
scientists

You'll receive a certificate of attendance if you complete the course.
The short course isn't assessed. If you're taking the course as a taster module you'll need to complete one assessment – a short answer paper.
The first day of the course is accredited for CPD Royal Colleges of Physicians (RCP).