Can I stop my blood thinners after carotid stenting Carotid artery stenting is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat narrowing (stenosis) of the carotid arteries so as to mitigate the risk of stroke. For individuals on blood thinners after […]
Brain Stroke Treatment using Mechanical Thrombectomy
Brain Stroke Treatment using Mechanical Thrombectomy A brain stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, occurs when there is a disruption of blood flow to the brain. This can happen as a result of a blocked or ruptured blood vessel, […]
The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Treatment of Tinnitus
The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Treatment of Tinnitus What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a medical condition characterized by the perception of sound in one or both ears, even in the absence of any external sound source. Treatment of […]
Brain Aneurysm Treatment with the latest Intrasaccular (Web and Contour) Devices
Brain Aneurysm Treatment with the latest Intrasaccular (Web and Contour) Devices What is a Brain Aneurysm? An aneurysm is actually a defect in one of the arteries in the brain. It represents a weak area in that artery that can […]
Is the Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling (IPSS) procedure Painful?
Is the Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling (IPSS) procedure Painful? IPSS is a minimally-invasive neuro-interventional procedure performed to sample venous blood from the pituitary gland. Inferior petrosal sinus sampling (IPSS) procedure in which adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels are sampled from veins […]
Bi-plane Angiography Cathlab: Advanced Technology for Neuro and Vascular Treatments
Bi-plane Angiography Cathlab: Advanced Technology for Neuro and Vascular Treatments Neurovascular diseases are one of the main reasons that could cripple most patients and can even turn fatal, if not intervened and treated at the right time. The majority of […]
World Stroke Day 2022: Minutes Can Save Lives
World Stroke Day 2022: Minutes Can Save Lives A stroke can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. According to the World Stroke Organization, stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide, but many strokes are preventable. […]
Brain Stroke: What Causes It and How to Avoid It?
Brain Stroke: What Causes It and How to Avoid It? What is Stroke? A Brain stroke is a medical emergency in which a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds. It can also happen when the blood supply to […]