Cerebrovascular Disease Diagnostic and Treatment Options

Cerebrovascular disease is a group of disorders affecting the blood vessels in the brain. In addition to stroke, these include transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial aneurysms, and arteriovenous malformations.

The stroke centers of Atlantic Health System Neuroscience can rapidly assess and treat patients with any of these cerebrovascular conditions.

If an artery is blocked, we can may use intravenous alteplase, otherwise known as the “clot busting” drug, which can be effective if administered within the first three hours.  

For patients who have internal bleeding of the brain due to an aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation, we can perform endovascular procedures, which allow us to operate without performing a craniotomy or opening of the skull. This results in less discomfort and blood loss and shorter hospital stays for the patient.