Available management options are weighed and a carefully considered plan for stroke prevention is developed. Communication with referring physicians is open, ongoing and thorough. In cases where an operation is indicated, a highly experienced surgical team joins in the patient care. Patients have access to continuing counseling from the Center's Clinical Coordinators. Aneurysms and Vascular Malformations One of the great strengths of the Yale Cerebrovascular Center is the extensive experience in diagnosing and treating rare abnormalities of blood vessels that can lead to a devastating stroke.
Early detection is vital.
The Yale Cerebrovascular Center takes an aggressive approach to the diagnosis of these conditions. Again, the analysis and treatment options are discussed by a multidisciplinary team. For many types of lesions, multiple options can be considered. The goal of the Center is to determine the best option for an individual patient and specific lesion, taking into account the patient's needs and wishes. For some, these options may involve modalities that are uniquely available in Connecticut at Yale, including endovascular interventions, stereotactic radiation, or microsurgery.