2005 Annual Meeting | Neurological Disorders in Pregnancy

Date Tuesday 04/28/09

Time 02:15 PM - 06:00 PM Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type PM Half-Day Course

Topic(s) Women's Issues

Learning Objectives Upon completion:
Participants should be able to understand the differential risks of seizures and various antiepileptic drug regimens; recognize the diagnostic features of (pre)eclampsia, its neurological consequences, and how to best treat them; identify common neuromuscular complications during pregnancy and delivery; understand treatment options for myasthenia gravis and the potential impact on the fetus; treat migraine headaches during pregnancy safely; evaluate stroke during pregnancy and be familiar with which medical therapies and interventions should be offered; and discuss treatment options for women with multiple sclerosis during pregnancy and the postpartum state.

CME Available No CME available

Program Level Advanced

Recommended Audience Practitioner, Fellow, Academician, Resident, Nurse

Event Timeline
02:15 PM - 02:25 PM		Introduction
02:25 PM - 03:10 PM		Epilepsy and Eclampsia
03:10 PM - 03:55 PM		Neuromuscular Disorders Emma Ciafaloni, MD, FAAN
03:55 PM - 04:10 PM		Break
04:10 PM - 05:00 PM		Headache and Stroke Cheryl Bushnell, MD, MHS
05:00 PM - 05:45 PM		Multiple Sclerosis Annette M. Langer-Gould, MD, PhD
05:45 PM - 06:00 PM		Questions and Answers

Faculty Disclosures
Cheryl Bushnell, MD, MHS	Dr. Bushnell has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for ZZ Biotech. The institution of Dr. Bushnell has received research support from PCORI. The institution of Dr. Bushnell has received research support from AHRQ. The institution of Dr. Bushnell has received research support from NIH/NINDS. Dr. Bushnell has received intellectual property interests from a discovery or technology relating to health care. Dr. Bushnell has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Emma Ciafaloni, MD, FAAN	Dr. Ciafaloni has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Argenx, Alexion, Sarepta, UCB, Hoffman-LaRoche, Biogen. Dr. Ciafaloni has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Novartis, AnnJi Pharmaceutical, ML-BIO, Avidity. The institution of Dr. Ciafaloni has received research support from CDC, CureSMA, FDA, Orphazyme, Sarepta, PCORI, Neurogene. Dr. Ciafaloni has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Annette M. Langer-Gould, MD, PhD	An immediate family member of Dr. Langer-Gould has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Annals of American Thoracic Society. The institution of Dr. Langer-Gould has received research support from PCORI. The institution of an immediate family member of Dr. Langer-Gould has received research support from PCORI, ARQ, NIH. Dr. Langer-Gould has a non-compensated relationship as a Voting Member with ICER CTAF Panel that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.