The gold standard for many conditions such as cerebral aneurysms or carotid stenosis is surgery. In many cases this is still the preferred method of treating these conditions.
However, endovascular treatment may be preferred in situations where the condition cannot be reached surgically or where the patient’s medical condition is such that surgery may not be as safe.
Some situations are such that either method could be used. Dr. Ahuja will discuss in detail both types of procedures as they apply to a specific condition.