Walt Biffl

Dr. Walt Biffl, Medical Trauma Director at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and a leading expert on blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI), shares his insights on the evolution of BCVI management. He discusses advancements in screening criteria and diagnostic imaging, highlighting challenges in identifying high-risk patients. The conversation also covers the development of grading criteria for stroke risk assessment, treatment options including antithrombotic therapies and endovascular stenting, and emphasizes the importance of collaborative decision-making in critical care.