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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Inhibits Intracranial Aneurysm Rupture in Mouse Model
Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation might have a role in preventing intracranial aneurysms, preventing aneurysm growth in patients with known unruptured aneurysms and improving outcomes after rupture.
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Using Data to Predict Which Aneurysms May Burst
In this video, Aman B. Patel, MD, discusses using computational flow dynamics to identify high pressure points on an aneurysm that lead to a higher rupture risk.
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New Methods for Assessing and Treating Unruptured Brain Aneurysms
Not all aneurysms require surgical intervention. New research led by Aman Patel, MD, director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital seeks to reduce rupture risk and help identify patients at a high-risk with the help of computer modeling.
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Recurrent Basilar Tip Pseudoaneurysm Treated Successfully with Flow Diversion
Neurosurgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have reported the first case of an iatrogenic basilar aneurysm being successfully treated with a flow diverter.
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Diagnosing, Treating and Caring for Patients with Aneurysms: Q&A with James D. Rabinov, MD
James Rabinov, MD, a neurosurgeon at Mass General, is passionate about increasing aneurysm awareness. Dr. Rabinov recently shared his thoughts on diagnosing, treating and caring for patients with aneurysms.
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Apple Watch EKG App Detects Atrial Fibrillation
While Apple Watch's new EKG app can screen for atrial fibrillation, Dr. Sekar Kathiresan believes that users should be wary of false positives.
Aneurysm Contributors
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Aman B. Patel, MD
Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery, Co-Director of the Neuroendovascular Program
Recent Article
Case Report: Direct Burr Hole Access for Embolization of Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
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Christopher John Kwolek, MD
Training Program Director in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - MGH, Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - NWH
Recent Article
Fenestrated Endovascular Approach Can Safely Repair Aneurysms
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James D. Rabinov, MD
Neurosurgeon
Recent Article
Multimodal Approach to Unruptured Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations Tops ARUBA Outcomes
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Mark F. Conrad, MD
Director of Clinical Research, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Assistant Program Director, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Recent Article
Adverse Neck Anatomy Increases Risk of Late Type 1A Endoleaks
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Matthew J. Koch, MD
Neurosurgery Resident
Recent Article
Certain CSF Metabolites May Aid Prognostication After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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