Early genetic mutations responsible for regulating the blood vessels' formation in the brain may also give rise to potentially deadly aneurysms in adults.
Clot Breaking Drug Safe for People With Stroke, Aneurysms
Clot-busting drugs are the main treatment for stroke, but they were not recommended for people who have an aneurysm in their brains that has not ruptured. New study provides insights on these drugs.
Clot-busting drugs are the main treatment for stroke, but they were not recommended for people who have an aneurysm in their brains that has not ruptured. New study provides insights on these drugs.
‘Early genetic mutations responsible for regulating the blood vessels’ formation in the brain may also give rise to potentially deadly aneurysms in adults.’
Genetic Insights into Aneurysm Hence, it is vital to identify the genes that trigger an increased risk of aneurysms in adults. The study team found that a specific gene — PPIL4 is responsible for creating blood vessels in the developing vertebrate brain.
On further analyzing over 300 genomes of the patients with intracranial aneurysms, it was revealed that there was a significant increase of PPIL4 mutations among these people when compared to the general population.
Brain Aneurysms can Now be Successfully Treated Using a Robot
Using a robot to treat brain aneurysms is feasible now and could allow improved precision when placing stents, coils, and other devices, according to a new study.
Using a robot to treat brain aneurysms is feasible now and could allow improved precision when placing stents, coils, and other devices, according to a new study.
“Studies like ours not only provide a genetic and mechanistic window into disease pathogenesis but present a remarkable potential for new pathways in IA screening, early diagnosis, and treatment,” says Ketu Mishra-Gorur, a research scientist at the Yale School of Medicine.
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Screening for Brain Aneurysms in Polycystic Kidney Disease Patients
Among polycystic kidney disease patients who had evidence of aneurysms at the initial screening, new brain aneurysms were detected in 5 patients during an average follow-up of 8 years, and none of the aneurysms ruptured.
Among polycystic kidney disease patients who had evidence of aneurysms at the initial screening, new brain aneurysms were detected in 5 patients during an average follow-up of 8 years, and none of the aneurysms ruptured.
