Neurovascular Intervention Treatment in India
About Neurovascular Intervention
Key Highlights
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Minimally Invasive: Performed through a small puncture, avoiding the need for open skull surgery (craniotomy).Precision Treatment: Allows direct access to affected brain or spinal cord vessels with real-time imaging guidance.Rapid Stroke Treatment: Mechanical thrombectomy can quickly restore blood flow during an acute ischemic stroke, significantly improving outcomes.listrongShorter Hospital Stay & Recovery:/strong Typically involves less post-procedure pain and a faster return to normal activities compared to traditional surgery./lilistrongReduced Risk Profile:/strong Generally carries lower risks of infection and major bleeding than open neurosurgical procedures./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Acute Ischemic Stroke: To perform mechanical thrombectomy and remove a large blood clot blocking a major brain artery.
- Cerebral Aneurysm: To treat an unruptured or ruptured brain aneurysm using techniques like coiling, stenting, or flow diversion.
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) or Fistula: To embolize (block) abnormal tangles or connections between arteries and veins in the brain or spine.
- Symptomatic Carotid or Vertebral Artery Stenosis: To place a stent or perform angioplasty for severe narrowing of neck arteries supplying the brain.
- Vasospasm: To administer medication or perform angioplasty to treat narrowed brain arteries following a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Diagnostic Angiography: To obtain detailed images of brain or spinal cord vasculature when non-invasive tests are inconclusive.
How to prepare
- Medical Evaluation: Comprehensive assessment including neurological exam, blood tests, and imaging (CT, MRI, or angiography).
- Medication Review: Adjustment or cessation of blood thinners (anticoagulants/antiplatelets) as directed by the neurologist.
- Fasting: Typically required for 6-8 hours before the procedure to prevent aspiration risks during sedation.
- Informed Consent: Detailed discussion of the procedure's goals, benefits, risks, and alternatives.
- Access Site Preparation: The groin or wrist area will be shaved and cleaned to minimize infection risk.
- Intravenous (IV) Line: Placement of an IV for administering fluids, sedation, and contrast dye.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or Hematoma: At the catheter insertion site or, rarely, within the brain (intracerebral hemorrhage).
- Stroke or TIA: Risk of new or worsening stroke symptoms due to clot dislodgement or vessel injury.
- Allergic Reaction: To the contrast dye used during imaging.
- Vessel Damage: Dissection (tear) or perforation of the artery being treated.
- Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: Temporary kidney impairment from the contrast dye.
- Infection: At the puncture site, though uncommon.
- Aneurysm Recurrence or Rupture: Particularly with endovascular coiling procedures.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate Post-Procedure: Monitoring in a recovery area or ICU for several hours; pressure may be applied to the access site to prevent bleeding.
- Hospital Stay: Typically 1-3 days for monitoring neurological status and managing any pain or nausea.
- Activity Restrictions: Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and driving for 1-2 weeks as advised. The puncture site must be kept clean and dry.
- Medication: Strict adherence to prescribed medications, which may include antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin or clopidogrel) to prevent clotting.
- Follow-up: Scheduled appointments with the neurologist for wound check, neurological assessment, and imaging follow-up (e.g., angiography, MRI) to monitor treatment success.
- Symptom Monitoring: Patients should immediately report any new or worsening symptoms like severe headache, weakness, vision changes, or bleeding at the access site.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering neurovascular intervention in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for neurovascular intervention in India include KMC Hospital Mangalore, Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform neurovascular intervention. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for neurovascular intervention compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Neurovascular Intervention in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing neurovascular intervention.
Gurgaon, India
60 Doctors
Neha Jones, a 58-year-old retired teacher,...
Neha Jones, a 58-year-old retired teacher, suffered a significant ischemic stroke that left her with moderate weakness on her left side. While in recovery, a follow-up CT angiogram showed a large, unruptured brain aneurysm in her right middle cerebral artery. Her neurologist, Dr. Rodriguez, was concerned that the weakened blood vessel could rupture under the strain of her recovery and hypertension, leading to a devastating hemorrhagic stroke. He recommended an endovascular coiling procedure to seal off the aneurysm. Neha felt overwhelmed, 'Why is this happening now, on top of everything else?' The procedure involved threading a catheter to the aneurysm and filling it with tiny platinum coils. She recovered in the neuro-ICU for two days. The aneurysm was successfully secured, allowing her to focus fully on stroke rehabilitation without the looming fear of a second catastrophe. Her emotional path was from despair and exhaustion to cautious optimism and resilience, finding strength she didn't know she had.
Neurologists for Neurovascular Intervention
Explore experienced neurologists who regularly perform neurovascular intervention and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 18 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 46 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 25 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Neurologist
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 13 Years Experience
- Neurologist
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 19 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 26 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 8 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, vijayawada
- 9 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 5 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, vijayawada
- 3 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 32 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 11 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 7 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 8 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad
- 32 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 19 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 14 Years Experience
- Neurologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
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Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida