DSA provides detailed images of the blood vessels in the brain to assess any issues with blood flow. The procedure involves inserting a small, thin catheter into an artery in the leg, guiding it through the vessels to the brain. A contrast dye is then injected, and X-ray images are captured of the blood vessels.
Aneurysm coiling, also known as endovascular coiling, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat brain aneurysms. During the procedure, a catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin and carefully guided to the brain artery containing the aneurysm.
Mechanical thrombectomy is a minimally invasive endovascular procedure used to remove blood clots from the brain after an ischemic stroke. A small incision is made in the groin, through which thin tubes (catheters) are guided to the clot.
AVM embolization is a minimally invasive procedure that targets and blocks abnormal blood vessels in an arteriovenous malformation (AVM). This treatment is particularly important for AVMs located in the brain, as they can lead to severe neurological damage if they rupture.
Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)
DSA provides detailed images of the blood vessels in the brain to assess any issues with blood flow. The procedure involves inserting a small, thin catheter into an artery in the leg, guiding it through the vessels to the brain. A contrast dye is then injected, and X-ray images are captured of the blood vessels.
Safety of DSA
Overall, Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is a safe and minimally invasive procedure. However, like any medical procedure, it may carry some risks, including:
- Bruising and bleeding at the incision site.
- Minor complications such as the formation of a hematoma (a collection of blood) at the incision site.
- Risk of infection at the site or a rash due to the contrast agent injection.