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Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
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Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations

Published on: October 20, 2017

[Intracranial aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, and carotid artery stenosis : endovascular prophylactic therapy]

G Richter1, M Köhrmann, S Schwab

  • 1Abteilung für Neuroradiologie, Universitätsklinikum, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054, Erlangen, Deutschland. Greg_Richter@web.de

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|September 23, 2008
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Prophylactic therapy for cerebrovascular disease, including endovascular options, is crucial. This summary reviews natural disease courses and treatment strategies for asymptomatic intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and carotid artery stenoses.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology

Context:

  • Acute cerebrovascular disease management is standard clinical practice.
  • Increasing importance of prophylactic strategies for cerebrovascular conditions.
  • Focus on endovascular interventions in neurovascular care.

Purpose:

  • To summarize the natural history of cerebrovascular diseases.
  • To outline treatment strategies for asymptomatic intracranial aneurysms.
  • To discuss management of cerebral arteriovenous malformations and extracranial carotid artery stenoses.

Summary:

  • Reviews natural course of cerebrovascular diseases.
  • Details endovascular and other treatment options for asymptomatic intracranial aneurysms.
  • Covers management of cerebral arteriovenous malformations and carotid artery stenoses.

Impact:

  • Informs clinical decision-making for cerebrovascular disease prevention.
  • Highlights the growing role of endovascular therapies in neurovascular treatment.
  • Provides a comprehensive overview for managing asymptomatic neurovascular pathologies.

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