Interventional Neuroradiology

Protecting You With Advanced Neurointerventional Radiology Care

When you or a loved one experiences a brain or spine issue, like a stroke or aneurysm, you want expert treatment as quickly as possible — and our team is always ready to take care of you.

With care close to home, and interventional neuroradiologists available 24/7 within our institute network, you can count on our leading experts for minimally invasive approaches and fast, effective treatment delivered with compassion.

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Whether you’re experiencing new symptoms or were recently diagnosed, the compassionate neurological care you need is close to home. Request a visit with one of our experienced neurology specialists to begin a personalized treatment plan that supports your whole health.

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A New Standard of Care for Stroke Treatment

Our interventional neuroradiologists are highly skilled in mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure to treat ischemic stroke. This treatment has been proven to reduce disability in patients up to 24 hours after the first signs of a stroke.

During a mechanical thrombectomy, we make a small incision in your leg or arm to insert a long, thin tube (catheter) into a blood vessel so we can access your blood clot. Then, your surgeon will use a special clot-retrieving device to remove the clot. Our institute was one of the first in Florida to create a procedure that allows for stroke treatment up to 24 hours after the first signs of a stroke appear.

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A Community of Support

A strong support system goes a long way. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive list of patient services. From support groups, wellness programs and a dedicated care coordinator to financial assistance tools, you always have helpful resources and compassionate people to lean on.

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Devoting All Our Expertise to Helping You Heal

Your healing is our whole focus. From clinical trials that develop new treatments to leading-edge technologies that mean a smoother recovery, we’re dedicated to raising the bar for neurological care with your whole health in mind. Explore how we’ll support you and your loved ones with the most advanced care and the utmost compassion.

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Resources

From support groups and educational guides to caregiver support, financial assistance and more, we offer a range of resources to help you and your loved ones better understand and manage your condition.

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Research

Innovative care starts with medical research. See how we’re developing new treatments and procedures, leading concussion and brain injury-related studies, conducting clinical trials for stroke care and more.

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Technology

Explore how we use robotic technologies, precise therapies and leading-edge techniques to care for epilepsy, eliminate masses with less pain, treat brain tumors in a matter of hours and much more.

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Answering Your Questions About Interventional Neuroradiology

The more you know about your neurological condition, the more empowered you’ll be as you and your family take care of your health. We’re here to answer these frequently asked questions. Your care team will be there to answer additional questions you have — big or small — throughout your journey.

  • How is interventional neuroradiology different from open brain surgery?

    Interventional neuroradiology is a minimally invasive approach that treats brain conditions from inside the blood vessels, typically using catheters threaded from the groin while guided by real-time imaging. In contrast, open brain surgery cuts the scalp to open the skull so your surgeon can physically access and operate on brain tissue.

  • When is a minimally invasive catheter-based approach possible?

    This approach is possible for conditions within or directly accessed via the vascular system such as ischemic strokes, aneurysms, vascular malformations and narrowed arteries, significantly reducing recovery times compared to traditional open procedures.

  • What happens during a neurointerventional procedure, and where do doctors enter the body to reach the brain’s blood vessels?

    During a neurointerventional procedure, doctors treat conditions from inside the blood vessels without cutting into the skull. They make a tiny incision in the skin to enter the body, usually through the femoral artery in the groin or the radial artery in the wrist. Using real-time X-ray imaging, they thread a catheter through the blood vessels to the brain to deliver targeted treatments, such as stents, coils or clot-retrieval devices.

  • How do doctors decide between thrombectomy, coiling, flow diversion, stent-assisted coiling or embolization?

    Your doctor will choose between these methods by analyzing the aneurysm's size, shape and neck geometry, alongside your overall health. While thrombectomy clears acute blood clots, the others treat aneurysms based on anatomy: Simple shapes get standalone coiling; wide-neck aneurysms require stent-assisted coiling; large, complex or recurrent aneurysms often require flow diversion to reconstruct the native vessel.

  • How quickly do I need treatment if I’m having a stroke or another neurovascular emergency?

    Stroke and neurovascular emergencies require immediate emergency care to minimize brain damage and prevent long-term disability. You must call 911 at the first sign of symptoms. Clot-busting medications like tPA must ideally be administered within 3 hours, and up to 4 and a half hours, of symptom onset. Surgical procedures like thrombectomies can sometimes be performed within 6 to 24 hours.

  • What is recovery like after a neurointerventional procedure, and how long will I need to stay in the hospital?

    Recovery is typically fast, with most patients requiring a hospital stay of only 1 to 2 days for monitoring in the recovery area. The procedure itself is minimally invasive, involving a small catheter inserted through the groin or wrist. You may experience mild soreness or a bruise at the puncture site, and you will need to lie flat for several hours immediately afterward. While you can often return to light daily activities and desk work within about a week, full recovery generally takes a month, during which you should avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting.

Discover Your AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute Network

Across the nation, each of our locations shares the same commitment to innovation, expertise and a whole-person approach. Explore your options for care close to home with the guidance of our dedicated team. We’ll help you find the right fit, so you’re in the best setting to get the care you need.