Stroke Therapy
Strokes require very rapid treatment in many cases to prevent or decrease long-term damage. Texas Interventional Radiology provides a rapid response approach which sometimes involves the use of imaging-guided techniques to open blocked vessels and restore blood flow. Small catheters are guided from a small leg artery puncture to the brain where a variety of drugs or special tools treat the problem.
Typical Experience
- There is no typical experience for stroke, which can vary greatly in size, severity of effects, types of neurological problems that it can create, course, treatment, outcomes, and long-term effects.
How to Prepare
- Stroke is an emergency. Call 911 immediately and follow directions. Do not eat or drink anything if you suspect a stroke
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Resources
For more details about this procedure and its possible risks, please schedule an appointment with one of our physicians at 214-827-1600. You may also refer to the following discussions: