Vascular Neurosurgery

Vascular neurosurgery is a complicated subspecialty that deals with the brain and spinal cord injuries caused by hemorrhages or strokes. Due to the high technical requirements and the impact that these conditions can have on the patient's life and work, it is a very complicated subspecialty.

Common conditions

The treatment of defects in blood vessels in the brain and spinal cord is referred to as vascular neurosurgery.

Aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), carotid-cavernous fistulas, and Moya Moya disease are all common vascular neurosurgery conditions.

When to contact the hospital:

The following are common symptoms that could necessitate hospitalization and further investigation:

• Sudden extreme headache
• Vomiting
• Lethargy
• Confusion
• Paralysis of all four one side of the body
• Loss of consciousness/coma
• Convulsions/seizures
• Dizziness and problems with balance
• Speech/vision difficulties