New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno treated attendees at this year’s “Comprehensive Care of the Neurovascular Patient in New Jersey Treatments, Guidelines and Innovations” conference to a motivating guest appearance. Her remarks supported the importance of building top-rate health care programs in New Jersey that can compete with out of state programs that patients traditionally have had to travel to for specialized care.
Nationally recognized physicians and a well-known television journalist also educated area healthcare professionals about complex cerebrovascular conditions, including stroke.
“We knew after last year, that this was something we wanted to continue,” said Dr. Erol Veznedaroglu, course director and Director, Neurosciences and Endovascular and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery at Capital Health. “There are many advances that have been made in the treatment of these diseases, but there are still so many more innovative, exciting things to come. We’re also excited as we look to expand next year’s program to include sessions on spine diseases and injury and brain and spinal tumors.”
Physicians from well-respected programs in New Jersey in addition to respected physicians from Buffalo and Detroit participated as part of the faculty at the conference. Among the physicians featured at the conference were nationally recognized leaders in medicine and surgery.
The conference also featured journalist, author, and former CBS News Anchor Mark McEwen. McEwen suffered a massive stroke a few years ago, and has since made a remarkable recovery. McEwen delivered the keynote address at the conference and spoke to attendees about the difficult road he and his family faced post stroke and how he feels the healthcare community can support stroke patients and their families through the various stages of dealing with this life-altering diagnosis.
“Mr. McEwen’s presence at the conference was a powerful reminder of why we all do what we do,” said Dr. Veznedaroglu. “His story and his triumph are moving, and it should inspire all of us to do everything we can to ensure that the absolute best care is available for these patients.”
Presentations were also given on the role of EMS and nurses in providing stroke care, teleneurology, neuroradiology, and various treatment approaches for different cerebrovascular conditions including stroke, aneurysm and arteriovenous malformation. Participants also heard about trials and research being conducted in the field of neurovascular disease that may help move the field forward.
