Current Issues in Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology

ABSTRACT

Endovascular surgical neuroradiology is a newly recognized specialty within the American Medical Association. Remarkable advances in the specialty with regard to stroke prevention and therapy as well as the treatment of ruptured and unruptured cerebral aneurysms have provided patients and their treating physicians with novel treatment options that complement existing therapy. The issues surrounding the efficacy of endovascular treatment of intracranial atherosclerosis and cerebral aneurysms will be reviewed using a case-based learning format.

KEYWORDS

Stroke - intracranial atherosclerosis - cerebral aneurysm - subarachnoid hemorrhage - intracranial angioplasty and stenting - cerebral aneurysm coiling

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