What is Neurointervention?
Neurointervention, also known as Interventional Neuroradiology (INR) or Endovascular Neurosurgery, is a minimally invasive, image-guided medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating complex vascular conditions of the brain, spine, and head & neck region. It involves using catheters, stents, coils, and other advanced devices to treat neurological disorders without the need for open surgery.
Common Conditions Treated with Neurointervention
Stroke Management
- Acute Ischemic Stroke :- Removal of blood clots using mechanical thrombectomy or dissolving them with clot-busting drugs (thrombolysis).
- Carotid Artery Stenosis :- Treating narrowed arteries with carotid stenting to prevent stroke.
Brain Aneurysms
- Endovascular Coiling :- Placing coils inside an aneurysm to block blood flow and prevent rupture.
- Flow Diversion Stents :- Redirecting blood flow away from the aneurysm to promote healing.
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) & Fistulas
- Embolization :- Blocking abnormal blood vessels with special agents to prevent bleeding.
Spinal Vascular Disorders :-
- Treating spinal AVMs and dural arteriovenous fistulas to prevent neurological deterioration.
Tumor Embolization :-
- Reducing blood supply to brain or spinal tumors before surgical removal.
Advantages of Neurointervention
✅ Minimally Invasive :- Performed through a small catheter inserted via the groin or wrist.
✅ Faster Recovery :- Reduced hospital stay and quicker return to daily activities.
✅ Less Risk & Pain :- Avoids large incisions, reducing complications and discomfort.
✅ Highly Precise :- Performed under real-time imaging for targeted treatment. Neurointervention is revolutionizing the treatment of neurological and vascular conditions, offering safer and more effective solutions compared to traditional open surgery.
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