St. Luke’s Health System Sun Valley Cerebrovascular Conference 2026

1. Overview

The St. Luke’s Health System Sun Valley Cerebrovascular Conference 2026 provides a comprehensive update on the latest neurointerventional techniques, clinical trials, and cerebrovascular therapies. The program features interactive case studies, debates, and research abstracts covering complex stroke management, aneurysm treatments, and innovative endovascular approaches.

Course Date: January 29-31, 2026

2. Learning Objectives

• Evaluate the outcomes and clinical implications of recent trials for endovascular stroke management, including MeVO and thrombectomy approaches.

• Analyze advanced neurointerventional strategies for the treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms, fistulas, and AVMs.

• Assess the role of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in predicting cerebrovascular disease progression and optimizing treatment.

• Formulate evidence-based management plans for unique patient populations, including pediatric patients with intracranial AV shunts and cases of recurrent stroke.

• Engage with interactive case-based discussions to improve decision-making in challenging cerebrovascular and neuro-oncological scenarios.

3. Target Audience

Best for neurosurgeons and neurointerventionalists who want updates on endovascular techniques, complex stroke management, and aneurysm care.

4. Topics

1. 01 The Origins and Evolution of Aspiration Thrombectomy

2. 02 The History of Neurosurgical Medical Illustration

3. 03 Tales from the Other Side What Happens When the Doctor Becomes the Patient

4. 04 Flow Diversion Past, Present, and Future

5. 05 How an AVM Can Turn You Into Mr. Potato Head, with Actor, Comedian, and AVM Survivor, T.J. Miller Not Release

6. 06 Critical Analysis of the MeVO Trial

7. 07 Abstract 1 Beyond Imaging and NIHSS Incorporating Frailty Using RAI-rev Improves Prognostic

8. 08 Abstract 2 The Tenzing-Dotter Technique for Endovascular Management of Tandem Atherosclerotic Cervical ICA

9. 09 Roundtable Discussion Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis

10. 10 Abstract 3 Single Cell Analysis of Endothelial Cells Reveals Novel Genes Responsible for Endothelial Dysfunction

11. 11 Abstract 4 Mapping Real-Time Hemodynamic Changes in Venous Sinus Stenting Using Intraoperative TCD

12. 12 Hot Topic Intravascular Neuromodulation

13. 13 Abstract 5 Cost-Effectiveness of Adjunctive Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for Chronic Subdural Hematoma

14. 14 Abstract 6 Intracranial B Waves as A Targetable End Point for Glymphatic Optimization

15. 15 Can Artificial Intelligence Accurately Predict the Risk of Hematoma Expansion in Intracerebral Hemorrhage

16. 16 Interactive Case When the Algorithm Fails Managing HighComplexity Stroke

17. 17 Interactive Case Unruptured ACOM Aneurysm

18. 18 Interactive Case Challenges in Managing a Thrombotic Posterior Circulation Aneurysm

19. 19 Interactive Case More Than Meets the Eye A Challenging Case of Recurrent Posterior Circulation Infarcts

20. 20 Consensus Session Defining Medium and Distal Vessel Occlusions Would You Randomize This Patient

21. 21 Interactive Case

22. 22 Interactive Case Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Endovascular Repair A Welcome Win

23. 23 Head-to-Head Debate CREST 2 Implications for Changing Referral Patterns

24. 24 Neurointerventional Oncology Beyond Retinoblastoma

25. 25 Abstract 7 Venous Sinus Stenting Outcomes are Independent of Absolute Venous Pressure

26. 26 Abstract 8 Intracranial Hypercapnia is Associated with Decreased Platelet Activation and Parenchymal Viability

27. 27 Roundtable Discussion Neurointerventional Device Development – From Napkin Sketch to Market Positioning Not Release

28. 28 Abstract 9 End-of-treatment Thresholds for Minimally Invasive Surgery in Intracerebral Hemorrhage

29. 29 Abstract 10 A First Look at National Door-In Door-Out Transfer Times for Thrombectomy and Hemorrhagic

30. 30 Intrasaccular Therapy Progress and Innovation

31. 31 Abstract 11 Awake Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization Using NBCA Glue with Intra-Arterial Lidocaine

32. 32 Abstract 12 MeVO Cases

33. 33 High Flow Pediatric Intracranial AV Shunts When to Intervene and When to Stop

34. 34 Interactive Case Can Modern Devices Treat All Intracranial Aneurysms

35. 35 Interactive Case

36. 36 Hot Topic AVM Treatment Since Aruba What Does the Evidence Show

37. 37 Interactive Case Tentorial Fistula

38. 38 Interactive Case

39. 39 Hot Topic Interventional Techniques for Headache

40. 40 Interactive Case Recurrent Cryptogenic Stroke

41. 41 Interactive Case High Flow Pial Fistula

42. 42 Head-to-Head Debate DAPT vs IV Thrombolysis for Non-Disabling Stroke