Interventional Neurology—Recent Advances and New Applications

Abstract

Interventional neurology refers to endovascular, catheter-based techniques using fluoroscopy and angiography to diagnose and treat vascular disease of the central nervous system. This article provides an update on the recent advances and newer applications of diagnostic cerebral angiography, acute endovascular stroke treatment, revascularization of carotid and intracranial stenosis, as well as cerebral aneurysm treatment. More importantly, however, is demonstrating not only how diagnostic cerebral catheter angiography has been redefined, but also how the associated interventional procedures have transformed the therapeutic landscape for stroke patients. KeywordsInterventional neurology, cerebral angiography, endovascular stroke treatment, aneurysm coiling, intracranial stenosis Disclosure: The author has no conflicts of interest to declare.