Stroke & cerebrovascular conditions

Stroke and cerebrovascular conditions are related to the brain and its blood vessels. They include conditions like stroke, aneurysm and hemorrhage. While some of these conditions have mild side effects, others can cause serious problems. The good news is that timely intervention and treatment can reduce many of the risks associated with stroke and other cerebrovascular conditions.

Aneurysms

A brain aneurysm is a blister on a blood vessel in your brain. If not treated quickly, it can lead to brain hemorrhage.

Carotid disease and dissection

Carotid artery dissection is a separation of the layers of the artery wall that lead to the brain. It’s the most common cause of stroke in young adults.

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Cerebrovascular malformation

Cerebrovascular malformations are abnormalities in the arteries, veins and capillaries in the brain. There are different types depending on which blood vessels are impacted.

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Expert stroke care near you

With 11 convenient locations and multidisciplinary treatment teams, we’re committed to timely, effective care for different types of stroke and stroke-related conditions. Find out more about the signs and symptoms of stroke and what makes Aurora a top destination for stroke treatment.

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Dural arteriovenous fistula

Also known as DAVF, dural arteriovenous fistula happens when an abnormal connection is formed between an artery in the brain and a vein that carries blood from this artery to the heart. Our endovascular experts will assess your fistula to determine the most effective and least invasive form of treatment for you.

Vascular inflammation

If left untreated, inflammation in the vascular can lead to thrombosis and stroke. We offer cutting-edge care for conditions related to vascular inflammation, including:

Giant cell arteritis

Vasculitis

Cerebral venous thrombosis

Cerebral venous thrombosis refers to the blockage of veins that deliver blood to the brain. In some conditions, the blockage is caused by a blood clot. In others, it happens when veins or arteries in the brain begin to narrow, reducing blood flow and causing a stroke or mini-stroke. Learn more conditions related to cerebral venous thrombosis, including:

Moyamoya disease

Traumatic cerebrovascular

Intracranial hemorrhage can lead to increases in intracranial pressure and brain herniation, which can be fatal. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for:

Subdural hemorrhage

Epidural hematoma

Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

Are you at risk for stroke?

Most strokes are preventable, and many of the risk factors are controllable. Our stroke risk quiz will help you estimate your chances of experiencing one, find ways to minimize your risk and give you an idea of what to do next based on your results.

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