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Different Strokes for Different Folks
At Interventional Neuro Associates, we specialize in advanced, minimally invasive treatments for a wide range of neurological conditions. Our goal is to provide expert, patient-centered care using the latest in neurointerventional technology.
what is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes. A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain damage and other complications.
There are two main types of strokes:
- **Ischemic Stroke**: This is the most common type of stroke, accounting for about 87% of all cases. It happens when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain, causing reduced blood flow.
- **Hemorrhagic Stroke**: This occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, leading to bleeding (hemorrhage) in or around the brain.
Strokes can also be categorized as:
– **Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)**: Often called a mini-stroke, a TIA is a temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke. A TIA doesn’t cause permanent damage and is caused by a temporary decrease in blood supply to part of the brain.
What is a Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO)?
A large vessel occlusion refers to a blockage in one of the major arteries supplying blood to the brain. These occlusions typically involve the larger arteries, such as the internal carotid artery, the middle cerebral artery, or the basilar artery. LVOs are responsible for a significant proportion of ischemic strokes and are particularly serious because they affect large areas of the brain.
Impact of LVOs
– Patients with LVOs often present with more severe stroke symptoms and have a higher risk of long-term disability and death compared to strokes involving smaller vessels.
– The treatment for LVOs often involves endovascular procedures like mechanical thrombectomy, where a device is used to physically remove the clot from the blocked artery. This treatment has been shown to significantly improve outcomes in patients with LVOs when performed promptly.
Prompt recognition and treatment of both strokes and LVOs are critical for minimizing brain damage and improving recovery outcomes. Effective treatment can help restore blood flow to the affected area of the brain, thereby reducing the extent of the damage and improving the chances of recovery.
Our Service
Cerebral angiogram
A Cerebral Angiogram is a minimally invasive procedure used by our doctors to image the blood flow of a patient in the brain. Our trained physicians insert a catheter through the femoral arteries and expertly guide it towards the brain using x-ray dye. From a cerebral Angiogram, our doctors can perceive aneurysms, hemorrhages, clots, and other vascular and cerebral blood flow issues.
Thrombectomy
A Thrombectomy is a procedure that involves sending a catheter up from the femoral arteries into the brain under the guide of a cerebral angiogram. Once there, a clot causing blood flow blockage can be removed and brought out of the body via the catheter. This procedure is life-saving and resumes the regular arterial blood flow throughout the brain.
Minimally Invasive Brain Aneurysm Treatments
When there is a problem of blood leakage within the cerebral arteries, an embolization must often be done to rectify the situation and resume normal blood flow.
There are multiple types of embolization:
Pipeline Embolization
W.E.B.
Coil Embolization
Case Study
Carotid Stent
A carotid Stent is a metal tube placed inside the artery to open up the artery and restore blood flow to the brain. It helps to prevent a future stroke from occurring.