The Future of Endovascular Therapy

Area of Science:

• Interventional Neurology
• Cerebrovascular Diseases
• Medical Technology

Background:

• The field of interventional neurology has experienced significant technological progress in recent years.
• New technologies are emerging for prehospital stroke triage, diagnosis, and interpretation of imaging.
• Robotics and neuromodulation show potential to improve treatment accessibility and expand neuroendovascular applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize recent advances in stroke diagnostics, endovascular robotics, and neuromodulation.
• To outline future directions in these rapidly evolving fields.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent technological advancements in interventional neurology.
• Summary of emerging applications in stroke diagnostics and treatment.
• Discussion of the role of artificial intelligence, robotics, and neuromodulation.

Main Results:

• Mobile applications and prehospital devices are improving stroke detection and decision-making.
• Artificial intelligence is increasingly used for early diagnosis of large vessel occlusion (LVO) and brain salvageability assessment.
• Endovascular robotics and neuromodulation are being integrated into practice, potentially expanding treatment options.

Conclusions:

• Technological innovations are transforming the diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases.
• Future developments in AI, robotics, and neuromodulation hold promise for advancing interventional neurology and treating complex neurological conditions.