Interventional Neuroradiology

Interventional Neuroradiology is a highly specialised field that uses advanced imaging technology to diagnose and treat disorders affecting the brain, spine and blood vessels of the nervous system. These procedures are performed using minimally invasive techniques guided by real-time imaging such as fluoroscopy, CT and MRI.

Many neurological conditions occur due to abnormalities in the blood vessels supplying the brain and spinal cord. Interventional neuroradiology allows doctors to access these vessels through small catheters inserted into the body’s vascular system, typically through the wrist or groin. The catheter is then carefully guided to the affected area to perform targeted treatment.

This approach enables precise management of complex conditions such as stroke, brain aneurysms and vascular malformations while avoiding traditional open surgery. Because these procedures are minimally invasive, they often result in shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.

Interventional neuroradiology plays a critical role in modern stroke care, particularly in restoring blood flow to the brain during acute ischemic stroke through mechanical clot removal techniques.