What is Neurointervention?

Minimally invasive, catheter-based, treatment of vascular disease of the brain or spinal cord. Other terms often used are neuro-endovascular surgery, endovascular neurosurgery, and interventional neurology, interventional neuroradiology.

What disease are treated?

• Ischemic stroke
  • Acute ischemic stroke
  • Carotid artery disease
  • Vertebral artery disease
  • Cerebral venous thrombosis/stenosis
• Hemorrhagic disease
  • Cerebral aneurysms
  • Arteriovenous malformations (AVM)
  • Arteriovenous fistula (AVF)
  • Other causes of brain hemorrhage
  • Epistaxis
• Spinal vascular diseases
• Venous stenosis, Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), tinnitus, brain tumors

Referrals and Contact

• Referrals for any vascular condition affecting the brain, neck, or spine.
• Epic referral to Neurointervention
• Low threshold to refer or message
• We have a monthly Neuroendovascular conference, all are welcome

Ali Sultan-Qurraie, MD: Ali_Sultan@valleymed.org

Pete Balousek, MD: Peter_Balousek@valleymed.org