Cerebral Vasospasm
Cerebral vasospasm is a narrowing of brain arteries, often occurring after bleeding around the brain, particularly following a ruptured aneurysm. The narrowing can reduce blood flow and cause secondary brain injury.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include a new or worsening headache, confusion, reduced alertness, weakness, speech difficulty or other neurological changes.
How interventional radiology treats it
Treatment may include medication and, in selected cases, catheter-based therapy. During angiography, a catheter is guided into the brain arteries. A balloon may be used to widen an accessible narrowed vessel, or medication may be delivered directly into the artery. Close monitoring is essential.
Whether this treatment suits you depends on your scans and overall health. A consultation is the first step.
Your doctors
Talk to an interventional radiologist.
Bring any scans or reports you have. We’ll tell you whether this treatment is an option.