Neuroscience Center of Excellence
Neurointervention Program
Neurointerventional medicine is an exciting, approach to treating strokes, aneurysms and neurovascular diseases of the brain and spine.
Using catheters and highly advanced computer imaging equipment, neurointerventional radiologists at the Memorial Regional Hospital Neurosciences Center of Excellence reduce or eliminate blood flow to abnormalities in the brain, spine, head and neck. Neurointerventional radiologists also restore normal blood flow to vessels affected by a clot or other obstruction. Because problems are addressed from within the affected vessel, the procedure is a minimally invasive and potentially life-saving option for patients who are not good candidates for traditional surgery.
Neurointerventional procedures are also less painful, require a shorter hospital stay and involve less recuperation than traditional surgery.
Among the conditions treated through the Neurointervention Program are:
- Arteriovenous malformations of the brain and spine
- Atherosclerotic disease of the head and neck
- Brain aneurysms
- Head and neck tumors
- Hemangiomas and other vascular malformations of the head and neck
- Stroke, or "brain attack"
- Uncontrolled bleeding in the head and neck
- Vertebral compression fractures caused by tumors or osteoporosis
For an emergency consultation 24 hours a day, call (954) 474-3857. For an
elective consultation or other information, call (954) 986-6356 from 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, or read Q&A - Neurointerventional Medicine.