A new device is revolutionizing the treatment of brain aneurysms, providing hope for the more than six million people in the U.S. who have an unruptured aneurysm but may not be aware of it until it’s too late. Judy Sadler, a resident of New York, experienced a scary moment when she woke up with a bad nosebleed and high blood pressure, fearing she may have had a stroke. An MRI revealed an unruptured brain aneurysm in the front part of her brain.
Neurointerventional surgeon Ian Kaminsky explains that when an aneurysm ruptures in the brain, the results can be devastating, with a high percentage of people dying or experiencing severe disability. Traditional surgery for aneurysms involves stents and coils, but a new nationwide clinical trial is testing the contour neurovascular system, which aims to block off the aneurysm without the need for these devices. The procedure is less invasive and has a quicker recovery time. Judy was back at work just three days after her procedure, feeling better and more active.
Research on the contour device is expected to continue for a few more years before seeking FDA approval. The goal is to enroll 200 patients across the country to study its effectiveness in treating brain aneurysms. The hope is that this device will offer a new, safer option for those who may be at risk of a ruptured aneurysm.
The new contour neurovascular system offers hope for those who are at risk of developing brain aneurysms.
In conclusion, unruptured brain aneurysms can be dangerous if left untreated as they can cause severe disability or even death if they rupture. Traditional surgery methods involve stents and coils but require invasive procedures and longer recovery times.
The contour neurovascular system provides hope as it aims to block off these dangerous blood vessels without requiring invasive devices or stents.
Research on this new device continues with hopes to enroll 200 patients across the country to study its effectiveness in treating these conditions.
Overall, this innovative technology has shown promising results in preventing catastrophic events caused by brain aneurysms while being less invasive and having quicker recovery times than traditional methods.
