Background: With increasing demand for ambulatory catheter angiography, interest in the transradial approach for diagnostic cerebral procedures has grown markedly. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the transradial approach for catheter-based...
Background: Structural and functional alterations resulting from radial access for cerebral diagnostic catheter angiography might contribute to impaired wrist function. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the transradial approach for diagnosti...
Transfemoral cerebral angiography (TFCA) has been increasingly used as diagnostic method for the evaluation of cerebral vessels. Ophthalmologic complication after TFCA has rarely been reported, and most complications are associated with an intraopera...
Since the introduction of radiological examination techniques, such as an angiographic computed tomography (ACT) and a computed tomographic angiography (CTA), the diagnosis and treatment planning for cerebral aneurysms became quicker and safer. Unfor...
Background: Quality of life (QoL) after transradial access in diagnostic cerebral angiography may be shaped by procedural demands as well as by the ambulatory setting itself. This study, for the first time, prospectively explored this dimension throu...
Tortuous aortic arch is always challenging for beginner neuro-interventionalists. Herein, we share our experience of using 3D-printed extracranial vascular simulators (VSs) and the infrared imaging platform (IRIP) in two training courses for diagnost...
Background: Transradial access may affect health-related quality of life (QoL) in cerebral diagnostic angiography. However, its assessment is methodologically challenging, as repeated measurements can be influenced by response shift. To mitigate this...
(1) Background. Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is indispensable for diagnosing cerebral aneurysms due to its superior imaging precision. However, optimizing X-ray parameters is crucial for accurate diagnosis, with X-ray tube settings significa...
(1) Background: We investigated the frequency, location, and lesion size of diffusion restrictions (DR) in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of asymptomatic patients after diagnostic angiography and assessed risk factors for their occurrence. (2) Meth...
We examined whether synchronizing and analyzing three data sources, active personal dosimeter (APD) information, in-room monitoring camera footage, and the operator’s main angiography panel video, could identify opportunities to reduce occupational r...
Atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid artery is the main cause of ischemic stroke, with a high incidence rate among people over 65 years. A timely and precise diagnosis can help to prevent the ischemic event and decide patient management, such as fol...
Background/Objectives: Cerebral angiography is a cornerstone diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for cerebrovascular diseases; however, its potential effects on vascular integrity and cellular homeostasis remain incompletely elucidated. This systema...
This review aims to explore advancements in perioperative ischemic stroke risk estimation for asymptomatic patients with significant carotid artery stenosis, focusing on Circle of Willis (CoW) morphology based on the CTA or MR diagnostic imaging in t...
The practices for determining brain death are based on clinical criteria and vary immensely across countries. Cerebral angiography and perfusion scintigraphy are the most commonly used ancillary imaging tests for brain death confirmation in children;...
(1) Background: To evaluate diagnostic image quality and radiation exposure of ultra-high resolution cerebral Computed-Tomography (CT) angiography (CTA) obtained on an ultra-high resolution computed tomography scanner (UHR-CT). (2) Methods: Fifty con...
Moyamoya disease is a cerebrovascular pathology characterized by progressive stenosis of the internal carotid arteries and their branches, leading to ischemic and/or hemorrhagic disorders of the cerebral circulation, primarily affecting children and...
Background/Objectives: In patients with intracranial arteriovenous malformation (AVM), the first diagnostic analysis is often performed in emergency conditions by Computed Tomography (CT) and multiphase CT angiography (CTA). Nevertheless, once ruptur...
The carotid and vertebral arteries are critical components of the cerebral circulation, supplying the brain and spinal cord. Their embryologic development involves complex transformations of the aortic arches, paired dorsal aortae, and cervical inter...
A 62-year-old female with a history of stroke due to cerebral arteriosclerosis suffered from recurrent fainting (<10 s) provoked by rapid head movements up to four times per month for at least two years. There was no evidence of new strokes in rep...
C-arm flat-panel detector computed tomographic (CT) imaging in the angiography suite increasingly plays an important part during interventional neuroradiological procedures. In addition to conventional angiographic imaging of blood vessels, flat dete...
Traumatic intracranial aneurysms (TICAs) are rare, accounting for less than 1% of all intracranial aneurysms. However, they are associated with a mortality rate of over 50%. The case presented herein focuses on a posterior communicating artery TICA c...
We aimed to determine whether the hemorrhage risks of cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM), evaluated through digital subtraction angiography (DSA) using a neural network, were superior to those assessed through angioarchitecture. We conducted a...
Background/Objectives: Cerebral aneurysms affect 3–5% of the population and carry a risk of rupture. Post-treatment imaging is essential to detect residual or recurrent filling. Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is the gold standard, but it...
Ruptured aneurysms of the lateral spinal artery (LSA) causing subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) are exceptionally rare. Unlike common aneurysms in the circle of Willis, LSA aneurysms present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their compl...
Background and Clinical Significance: Hypoplasia of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is a rare vascular anomaly, with an estimated incidence of less than 0.01%. This condition can result in reduced blood flow to the anterior circulation, often compe...
Introduction: Ischemic stroke in young adults is uncommon and is frequently associated with rare etiologies, including autoimmune diseases and vasculitis. Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a chronic inflammatory large-vessel arteriopathy involving the aorta...
Objectives: Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) are crucial tools for optimizing radiation exposure during different radiological examinations. This study aimed to establish preliminary DRLs for commonly performed computed tomographic angiography (CTA...
Background: Anterior cranial fossa dural arteriovenous fistulas (ACF DAVFs) usually receive ethmoidal dural supply. Pial arterial supply has been described in intracranial DAVFs, including ACF DAVFs, but a dominant orbitofrontal pial feeder can creat...
Background: Subarachnoid hemorrhage resulting from cerebral aneurysm rupture is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Early identification of aneurysms on Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA), a frequently used modality for this purpose, i...
Angiography is a key imaging modality for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases, and the growing sophistication of interventional procedures has heightened the need for radiation dose optimization. Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) are wi...
This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the management of a complex arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in a 44-year-old individual, who initially manifested with acute left hemiparesis and progressively declined into a comatose state. Diagnostic ne...
Background: Cerebral vasospasm after craniotomy tumor (CVACT) is a rare complication that can occur following tumor craniotomy and significantly affects the outcome of patients. Unfortunately, it is not well understood, leading to delayed and ineffec...
The early and accurate stratification of intracranial cerebral artery stenosis (ICAS) is critical to inform treatment management and enhance the prognostic outcomes in patients with cerebrovascular disease (CVD). Digital subtraction angiography (DSA)...
Among the most critical health issues, brain illnesses, such as neurodegenerative conditions and tumors, lower quality of life and have a significant economic impact. Implantable technology and nano-drug carriers have enormous promise for cerebral br...
Cerebral vascular angiography, or digital subtraction angiography (DSA), is essential for diagnosing neurological conditions but poses radiation risks. This study aims to analyze the impact of examination parameters and patient characteristics on the...
Background/Objectives: The demand for reducing iodinated contrast agent (ICA) dose in cerebral CT angiography (CTA) for aneurysm detection has increased due to concerns over patient safety and image quality. The aim of this study is to systematically...
Background: The purpose of the present study was the evaluation of the image quality of polyenergetic and monoenergetic reconstructions (PERs and MERs) of CT angiographies (CTAs) of the head and neck acquired with the novel photon counting CT (PCCT)...
Purpose of Review: This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis of brain death/death by neurologic criteria (BD/DNC) by emphasizing the clinical criteria established by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) in light of thei...
Background: Moyamoya syndrome is a moyamoya-like cerebrovascular condition associated with an identifiable underlying condition. Although head trauma has historically been considered a possible contributing factor, it is currently excluded from the J...
Background/Objectives: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide and the primary cause of acquired neurological disability in adults. As part of a stroke magnetic resonance (MR) protocol, fluid-attenuated inversi...
Background: Carotid web (CaW) usually presents as a shelf-like intimal flap at the beginning of the internal carotid artery. It has been proven that CaW is associated with ischemic stroke, particularly in young patients without other risk factors. Th...
Before revascularization, moyamoya patients require hemodynamic evaluation. In this study, we evaluated the scoring system Prior Infarcts, Reactivity and Angiography in Moyamoya Disease (PIRAMID). We also devised a new scoring system, MRI-Based Asses...
(1) Background: to test the diagnostic performance of a fully convolutional neural network-based software prototype for clot detection in intracranial arteries using non-enhanced computed tomography (NECT) imaging data. (2) Methods: we retrospectivel...
Retinal structural and functional changes in humans can be manifestations of different physiological or pathological conditions. Retinal imaging is the only way to directly inspect blood vessels and their pathological changes throughout the whole bod...
Background/Objectives: Acute retinal ischemia, including central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO), is recognized as a stroke equivalent by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA), necessitating immediate multidisciplinary...
Background/Objectives: While ancillary tests for brain death diagnosis are not routinely recommended in guidelines, they may be necessary in specific clinical scenarios. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is particularly advantageous in pediatric...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the brain associated with ageing and is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting an estimated 55 million people worldwide, with projections suggesting this number wil...
Background and Clinical Significance: Intimal sarcoma is a rare, aggressive malignancy of the large arteries that grows within the vessel lumen and frequently mimics thromboembolic disease, leading to diagnostic delay. Flow restoration and tissue bio...
Background/Objectives: Perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage (pmSAH) is generally considered to be a benign variant of spontaneous SAH. However, in rare cases, an underlying aneurysm may be present, altering both clinical management and prognosis...
Background/Objectives: Endovascular treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) is associated with substantial radiation exposure due to procedural complexity and repeated angiographic acquisitions. This...
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