Cerebral aneurysms
JL Brisman, JK Song, DW Newell - New England journal of …, 2006 - Mass Medical Soc
Saccular intracranial aneurysms cause substantial morbidity and mortality. Recently, major
changes have occurred in the way we think about and treat this disease. This review …
changes have occurred in the way we think about and treat this disease. This review …
Advances in biomaterials and technologies for vascular embolization
Minimally invasive transcatheter embolization is a common nonsurgical procedure in
interventional radiology used for the deliberate occlusion of blood vessels for the treatment …
interventional radiology used for the deliberate occlusion of blood vessels for the treatment …
An injectable shear-thinning biomaterial for endovascular embolization
Improved endovascular embolization of vascular conditions can generate better patient
outcomes and minimize the need for repeat procedures. However, many embolic materials …
outcomes and minimize the need for repeat procedures. However, many embolic materials …
Hydrogel-coated coils versus bare platinum coils for the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms (HELPS): a randomised controlled trial
PM White, SC Lewis, A Gholkar, RJ Sellar, H Nahser… - The Lancet, 2011 - thelancet.com
Background Coated coils for endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysm were developed
to reduce recurrence and retreatment rates, and have been in clinical use for 8–9 years …
to reduce recurrence and retreatment rates, and have been in clinical use for 8–9 years …
Recent insights into the biomedical applications of shape‐memory polymers
MC Serrano, GA Ameer - Macromolecular bioscience, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Shape‐memory polymers (SMP) are versatile stimuli‐responsive materials that can switch,
upon stimulation, from a temporary to a permanent shape. This advanced functionality …
upon stimulation, from a temporary to a permanent shape. This advanced functionality …
Rates of delayed rebleeding from intracranial aneurysms are low after surgical and endovascular treatment
CARAT Investigators* - Stroke, 2006 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—Although results of the randomized International Subarachnoid
Aneurysm Trial suggested that coil embolization was superior to surgical clipping 1 year …
Aneurysm Trial suggested that coil embolization was superior to surgical clipping 1 year …
Nanocomposite hydrogel with tantalum microparticles for rapid endovascular hemostasis
Endovascular embolization to treat vascular hemorrhage involves pushing coil‐shaped
metal wires into the artery repeatedly until they are densely packed to slow the blood flow …
metal wires into the artery repeatedly until they are densely packed to slow the blood flow …
HydroCoil Endovascular Aneurysm Occlusion and Packing Study (HELPS trial): procedural safety and operator-assessed efficacy results
PM White, SC Lewis, H Nahser… - American Journal …, 2008 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Coated coils have been in clinical use for several years
without robust evidence to determine their safety/efficacy. The HydroCoil Endovascular …
without robust evidence to determine their safety/efficacy. The HydroCoil Endovascular …
Endovascular metal devices for the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases
Cerebrovascular disease involves various medical disorders that obstruct brain blood
vessels or deteriorate cerebral circulation, resulting in ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke …
vessels or deteriorate cerebral circulation, resulting in ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke …
Aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage and the anaesthetist
HJ Priebe - British journal of anaesthesia, 2007 - academic.oup.com
The anaesthetist may be involved at various stages in the management of subarachnoid
haemorrhage (SAH). Thus, familiarity with epidemiological, pathophysiological, diagnostic …
haemorrhage (SAH). Thus, familiarity with epidemiological, pathophysiological, diagnostic …