Neurointerventional Radiology

The neurointerventional radiology department at the Dignity Health – Siena Hospital in Henderson, NV offers patients an array of minimally invasive treatments to provide relief from debilitating pain and to correct life-threatening conditions.

Benefits of Neurointerventional Radiology

Neurointerventional radiology is a specialty dealing with diagnosing and treating neurological disorders using X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound machines.

Neurointerventional radiologists use these minimally invasive procedures to diagnosis and treat neurological conditions. These treatments are advantageous to you because they usually result in:

• Lower risk to you
• Shorter hospital stays
• Faster recovery periods

What is thrombectomy for stroke?

Thrombectomy is a procedure to remove a blood clot from a blood vessel. It can be used for some people who've had a stroke.

Blood clots in the brain can cause ischemic strokes. Thrombectomy can remove the clot and help blood to flow normally again. This can help limit damage to the brain.

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Why is thrombectomy used for a stroke?

Thrombectomy may be an option for some people who have an ischemic stroke. It can improve recovery and lower the risk of death, especially if it's given as soon as possible after the stroke happens. Doctors try to use the procedure within 6 to 24 hours of a stroke. It can limit damage to the brain and loss of body function from a stroke by removing the blood clot. If a blood clot in the brain isn't removed, it's more likely to cause serious damage.

In general, the less damage there is to the brain tissue, the less disability a stroke causes. And with less damage, people are more likely to recover from a stroke. No treatment can promise a full recovery from a stroke. But the procedure can improve the chances of having less or no disability after a stroke.

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How is thrombectomy for stroke done?

For the procedure, the person may get medicine to sleep or relax and go into a light sleep. The doctor puts a thin, flexible tube (catheter) into a blood vessel in the groin or wrist. Then the doctor moves the catheter through the blood vessel into the brain. The catheter may be used to inject a dye into the blood vessel. The dye lets the doctor see a picture of the blood vessel on a video screen during the procedure. The catheter is also used to remove the clot. This is done with a tiny tool that fits inside the catheter.

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