Neuro Interventions


Neuro interventions, also known as neurovascular interventions or neuroendovascular procedures, are a type of minimally invasive treatment aimed at diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the blood vessels in the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. These procedures are performed by interventional neurologists or interventional radiologists using image-guided techniques to access and treat conditions such as stroke, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), vascular stenosis, and intracranial hemorrhages without the need for open surgery.

Minimally Invasive: These procedures use small incisions or sometimes no incisions at all, allowing for quicker recovery times and less discomfort compared to traditional surgery.

Targeted Treatment: Neuro interventions provide precise, targeted treatment of vascular issues within the brain or spinal cord, minimizing the risk to surrounding tissue and optimizing outcomes.

Life-Saving: Neurovascular procedures, especially those related to stroke or brain aneurysms, can be life-saving by quickly treating the root cause of the neurological issue, potentially preventing severe disability or death.

Preservation of Brain Function: By restoring normal blood flow to affected regions or blocking dangerous aneurysms, these procedures help preserve brain function and reduce long-term neurological damage.

  • Minimally Invasive: Most neurovascular interventions require only small incisions or no incisions, reducing the need for recovery from large surgical wounds and enabling faster healing times.
  • Quick Recovery: These procedures generally involve a shorter hospital stay and faster return to normal activities compared to traditional surgery.
  • Reduced Risk of Complications: Being minimally invasive, the risk of complications such as infection, bleeding, or nerve damage is significantly lower than in open surgical treatments.
  • Effective for High-Risk Patients: Neuro interventions are ideal for patients who are not candidates for open surgery due to age, underlying health issues, or complex anatomy.
  • Preserves Brain and Spinal Cord Function: By restoring blood flow or repairing damaged vessels in the brain or spine, these procedures help preserve brain and spinal cord function, reducing long-term neurological deficits.
  • Prevention of Stroke and Disability: Procedures like mechanical thrombectomy and carotid artery stenting can prevent severe strokes, potentially saving lives and significantly improving outcomes for patients.
  • Improved Quality of Life: Many patients who undergo neurovascular interventions experience a substantial improvement in symptoms and can return to their daily activities with a better quality of life.

Endovascular Coiling for Brain Aneurysms:

This procedure is used to treat brain aneurysms, which are weak spots in the blood vessel wall that can bulge and rupture, leading to life-threatening brain hemorrhages.

A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery in the groin and threaded up to the brain. Using fluoroscopy (live X-ray), the catheter is navigated to the aneurysm site. Tiny platinum coils are inserted to fill the aneurysm sac and prevent rupture.

Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke:

This procedure is used in cases of acute ischemic stroke, where a blood clot blocks a brain vessel, depriving it of oxygen. A catheter is inserted into the groin artery, and stent retrievers are used to remove the clot, restoring blood flow and minimizing brain damage.

Carotid Artery Stenting:

For carotid artery disease (narrowing of arteries that supply blood to the brain), a catheter is inserted through the femoral artery to the carotid artery. A balloon is used to widen the artery, and a stent is placed to keep it open, ensuring continued blood flow to the brain.

Endovenous Laser Therapy for Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST):

Laser therapy is used to treat CVST, a condition where a blood clot forms in the brain’s venous sinuses. A catheter with a laser fiber is inserted into the blocked sinus to break up the clot and restore blood flow.

Embolization for Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs):

AVMs are abnormal tangles of blood vessels that can lead to hemorrhage. Embolization involves inserting a catheter, guided by imaging, to inject embolic agents (such as coils or glue) to block the abnormal vessels and reduce the risk of bleeding.

Spinal Artery Embolization:

Used for patients with spinal hemorrhage or vascular malformations, this procedure delivers embolizing agents directly into the spinal arteries to control bleeding or treat vascular abnormalities.

  • Patients with Aneurysms: Individuals diagnosed with brain aneurysms that are at risk of rupture can benefit from coiling or stenting.
  • Stroke Patients: Those who experience acute ischemic stroke caused by a clot in a major brain artery may benefit from mechanical thrombectomy.
  • Patients with Carotid Artery Disease: Those with narrowing of the carotid arteries who are at risk of stroke can benefit from carotid artery stenting.
  • Individuals with Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs): AVM patients who are at risk of bleeding or neurological complications can undergo embolization to reduce the malformation's size and risk.
  • Patients with Spinal Vascular Malformations: Individuals suffering from vascular conditions in the spine can benefit from embolization procedures to treat bleeding or prevent complications.
  • Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Patients: Those with blood clots in the venous sinuses of the brain can benefit from laser therapy or thrombectomy.