Brain aneurysm treatment with endovascular coiling

Endovascular coiling is a less invasive treatment for brain aneurysms, a weak spot in a brain artery that can bulge and potentially rupture, causing life-threatening bleeding. This treatment helps prevent the aneurysm from bursting by blocking blood flow. During the procedure, a thin tube called a catheter is inserted through a small cut in the artery. The catheter is carefully guided through the blood vessels to reach the aneurysm. Then, tiny coils are placed through the catheter into the aneurysm, which causes blood to clot around the coils and stops blood circulation into the aneurysm. The main benefits of endovascular coiling are that it's less invasive than other treatments, which means the recovery time is shorter, and there's less risk of complications. The long-term success of endovascular coiling to treat aneurysms is about 80 to 85%. Before the treatment, patients must undergo various tests and exams to ensure they're fitted for the procedure. To estimate the risks, the patient meets with a neurosurgeon and anesthesiologist, gets blood tests, and has imaging tests like a head CT scan. Endovascular coiling is performed under general anesthesia to ensure the patient's comfort. After the procedure, patients will need some time to recover and can require the treatment of symptoms.