Publications by authors named "Joao de Deus da Costa Alves"
Article Synopsis
- Spinal Arteriovenous Metameric Syndrome is a rare genetic vascular disorder that affects multiple tissues in the spinal region and can lead to serious complications.
- A 20-year-old man experienced a sudden headache and temporary loss of consciousness, which was found to be linked to subarachnoid hemorrhage shown on imaging scans, with no cerebral abnormalities but significant spinal vascular issues identified.
- The case highlights the rare connection between spinal vascular malformations and intracranial bleeding, suggesting that the hemorrhage may have been caused by abnormal blood flow from the spinal veins into the brain.
Purpose: Diagnostic cerebral digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is an invasive examination that involves catheterization of the major supra-aortic arterial trunks and evaluation of intracranial vessels for diagnostic purposes. Although considered the gold standard method for investigating cerebrovascular diseases, DSA carries measurable and potentially serious complication rates. This report describes the frequency of neurological and non-neurological complications of DSA performed in five hospitals in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and analyzes them in different disease subgroups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDevelopmental venous anomaly (DVA) is an anatomical variation of the intracranial venous system, usually without clinical repercussion. In most cases, DVAs are incidentally diagnosed and should be considered as benign conditions. In rare circumstances, DVAs may become symptomatic due to mechanical or flow-related etiologies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms with coil embolization became the most important therapeutic option with better morbidity and mortality rates and quality of life. Following immobility, patients are treated with general anaesthesia.
Objective: To test viability of endovascular treatment on wake patients.