Intracranial Aneurysm Embolization Treatment in India

Vivaan Williams, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Vivaan Williams, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two young children, was known for his calm demeanor. His life changed when he experienced a sudden, explosive headache while at work, followed by nausea and sensitivity to light. Rushed to the ER, a CT scan and subsequent angiogram revealed a 7mm saccular aneurysm on his middle cerebral artery. His neurologist, Dr. Chen, explained that while Vivaan had not suffered a rupture, the aneurysm's size and location posed a significant risk. Dr. Chen recommended endovascular coiling, an intracranial aneurysm embolization, as a less invasive alternative to open surgery, emphasizing its goal of preventing a future, potentially catastrophic bleed. Vivaan was terrified, his mind racing with thoughts of his family's future. The procedure itself, under general anesthesia, took three hours. He remembers only the anxiety beforehand and the relief of waking up in recovery. Post-procedure, he spent one night in the ICU for monitoring and was home within three days. Recovery involved managing mild headaches and fatigue for a few weeks, with a follow-up angiogram at six months showing successful, complete occlusion of the aneurysm. Emotionally, Vivaan transitioned from sheer terror and vulnerability to profound gratitude. The experience gave him a new perspective, shifting his focus from career pressures to cherishing daily moments with his family, though he still feels a faint, lingering anxiety before each follow-up scan.