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FAIRFAX, Va., April 4 /PRNewswire

Neil Young Receives State-of-the-Art Interventional Neuroradiology Procedure for Brain Aneurysm

Interventional Neuroradiologists Available for Interviews Throughout the Country on This Minimally Invasive Treatment

FAIRFAX, Va., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Interventional neuroradiologists can treat aneurysms inside the brain to prevent rupture of the aneurysm and subsequent brain hemorrhage, which could cause stroke or death if the aneurysm ruptures. Using imaging to guide him, the interventional neuroradiologist makes a nick in the skin at the groin and threads a catheter up the artery to the aneurysm. He then places tiny coils at the site of the aneurysm to provide mechanical occlusion of the weakened area, so that pressure is no longer exerted on the aneurysm. The catheter is withdrawn and the coils remain to provide the occlusion. This minimally invasive interventional technique offers less risk than surgical repair. Surgery had been the primary treatment available until the platinum coil device was approved by the FDA in 1995. This treatment is also performed to treat hemorrhage if the aneurysm has burst.


About Interventional Radiology and Interventional Neuroradiology


Interventional radiologists and neuroradiologists are doctors who specialize in minimally invasive, targeted treatments that have less risk, less pain and less recovery time compared to open surgery. They use their expertise in interpreting X-rays, ultrasound, MRI and other diagnostic imaging studies to understand, visualize and diagnose the full scope of the disease's pathology and to map out the procedure tailored to the individual patient. Then during the procedure, they image as they go to guide tiny instruments, such as catheters, through blood vessels or skin, to treat diseases at the site of the illness nonsurgically. Interventional neuroradiologists specialize in minimally invasive neurological procedures such as those affecting the brain or spine. Interventional radiology and interventional neuroradiology are medical specialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, and they represent the new wave of medical development and image guided therapy.


Source: Society of Interventional Radiology