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Overview
The understanding of vascular diseases above the aorta is undergoing rapid evolution. This international conference is designed to provide a venue for physicians of different disciplines and cultures to be able to share their experiences and treatment approaches with one another.
Objectives
- Diagnose and differentiate diseases affecting the vascular system of the chest, neck, head and brain.
- Discuss treatment options and relative advantages and disadvantages of different
treatment modalities for:
- Intracranial stenoses
- Carotid stenoses and occlusion
- Lesions predisposed to causing hemorrhagic stroke such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations and dural shunts.
- Compare and contrast diagnostic imaging techniques related to the diagnoses of the aforementioned disease processes.
- Recognize differences in patient populations and available treatment strategies in the East and West.
Target Audience
Neurosurgeons and Interventional Neuroradiologists.
Travel InformationA valid visa is required to enter China. Go to www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/default.htm for more information. Call 216-444-9990 with any questions. Flights to Beijing can be obtained from many US and international carriers as well as Air China. From the US, the flight involves an exhilarating trip over the North Pole with breathtaking views of polar ice/oceans if weather allows. Xinhai Jinjiang Hotel is 27 km from the Beijing Capital International Airport. Ground transportation and baggage transfer will be arranged by the meeting planning group for $50.00 round trip. Alternatively, taxi service to Xinhai Jinjiang Hotel is easily obtained at the airport. |
