Vascular / Endovascular Neurosurgery
What is Vascular Neurosurgery ?
The vascular neurosurgeon specializes in surgeries at the micro-level, treating and repairing malformed or injured blood vessels deep within the vital structures of the brain and spine. These neurosurgeons are highly specialized clinicians that work to keep the central nervous system functioning properly by treating the blood vessels that supply the spinal cord and brain with a rich oxygenated blood supply.
Blood and oxygen nourish the body, including the brain and spinal cord. Your blood vessels are like the highway that carries nutrient rich blood throughout the body. Neurovascular disorders occur when restricted blood flow blocks these highways, causing serious complications up to and including death.
What Diseases do Vascular Neurosurgeons Treat?
Vascular surgeons treat neurovascular disorders, which are also called cerebrovascular conditions. These illnesses occur within the body’s blood vessels. Three of the most common disorders treated by Vascular Neurosurgeon.
- Cerebral aneurysms- a balloon-like bulge in the artery wall within the brain
- Acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion
- Arteriovenous fistulas (AV fistula)-an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein that disrupts blood flow
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)-an abnormal tangle of blood vessels within the brain that can rupture and may cause catastrophic bleeding
All of these disorders could be life-threatening or benign, depending on their severity. However, typically, anytime a disruption with your blood vessels or blood flow occurs, it means parts of your body can’t get the nutrients and oxygen you need. This can quickly escalate into a life-threatening problem.
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