Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

Brain SPECT

Submitted by kalewis on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:45
A brain SPECT, or Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, scan is used to detect altered blood flow in the brain. A SPECT scan is a nuclear medicine exam that uses a radioactive compound to diagnose some diseases of the brain. It is a form of radiology because radiation is used to capture pictures of the human body.

CT and 3D Subtraction Angiography

Submitted by kalewis on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 10:35
Computed tomography angiography, or CTA, is a safe outpatient procedure that helps locate and capture images of an aneurysm in the brain. This technology uses specially designed X-rays and intravenous dyes or contrast agents to see the detailed anatomy of the blood vessels throughout the body.

Transcranial Doppler

Submitted by kalewis on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 10:50
The cerebrovascular lab offers a variety of tests for the assessment of cerebrovascular disease. These tests are painless, require no patient preparation and give the neurosurgeon information concerning the blood vessels that supply the brain.

Ischemic Stroke

Submitted by kalewis on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 15:50
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to the brain. When brain cells are deprived of blood, they begin to die and result in temporary or permanent damage. The damage can affect a person’s ability to move, speak, think, remember and pay attention to the world around them.

Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)

Submitted by kalewis on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 15:45
Neurological conditions such as ruptured arteriovenous malformations require immediate response from an experienced cerebrovascular team. Harborview based UW Medicine physicians specialize in treating these complex conditions and in performing the latest procedures when every second counts.

Aneurysms

Submitted by kalewis on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 15:39
Strokes and ruptured aneurysms require immediate response from an experienced cerebrovascular team. Harborview based UW Medicine physicians specialize in treating these complex conditions and in performing the latest procedures when every second counts.

Microsurgery

Submitted by kalewis on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 15:35
Microsurgery is a treatment for brain aneurysms that is performed under a high magnification operating microscope and neuro-endoscope, a tubular instrument with a built-in video camera.
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