Advances in Endovascular Approaches to Cerebral Aneurysms

Advances in Endovascular Approaches to Cerebral Aneurysms

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Recent advancements in all phases of endovascular aneurysm treatment, including medical therapy, diagnostics, devices, and implants, abound. Advancements in endovascular technologies and techniques have enabled treatment of a wide variety of intracranial aneurysms. In this article, technical advances in endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms are discussed, with an effort to incorporate a clinically relevant perspective. Advancements in diagnostic tools, medical therapy, and implants are reviewed and discussed. ABBREVIATIONS: AMERICA, Axium MicroFX for Endovascular Repair of IntraCranial Aneurysm CCT, Cerecyte Coil Trial DSA, digital subtraction angiography FDA, Food and Drug Administration HELPS, HydroCoil Endovascular Aneurysm Occlusion and Packing Study LVIS, Low-Profile Visualized Intraluminal Support MAPS, Matrix and Platinum Science PITA, Pipeline Embolization Device for the Intracranial Treatment of Aneurysms PUFS, Pipeline for Uncoilable or Failed Aneurysms SAH, subarachnoid hemorrhage SENAT, Safety and Efficacy of Neuroform for Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms

Original Article: http://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2014/02001/Advances_in_Endovascular_Approaches_to_Cerebral.5.aspx

Julio Pereira, MD

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