Neuroscience

Other Cerebrovascular Diseases See All  Arteriovenous Malformations in Other Cerebrovascular Diseases Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) happen when a group of blood vessels in your body forms incorrectly. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Carotid Artery Disease in Other Cerebrovascular Diseases Carotid artery disease causes a narrowing of the major blood vessels that supply the brain. It is caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to a stroke. ...more  Cavernous Malformations in Other Cerebrovascular Diseases A cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) is a collection of small blood vessels (capillaries) in the central nervous system that is enlarged and irregular in structure. In CCM, the walls of the capillaries are thinner than normal, less elastic, and are likely to leak. Cavernous malformations can happen anywhere in the body. They most commonly cause symptoms when they are found in the brain and spinal cord. ...more  Developmental Venous Anomalies in Other Cerebrovascular Diseases A developmental venous anomaly is an unusual arrangement of small veins in the brain or spinal cord. It's a condition you are born with. ...more  Cerebral Aneurysm in Other Cerebrovascular Diseases A cerebral aneurysm (also called an intracranial aneurysm or brain aneurysm) is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of an artery in the brain, resulting in an abnormal ballooning of the artery that is at risk for rupturing. ...more  Spinal Arteriovenous Malformations in Other Cerebrovascular Diseases Arteriovenous malformations is the abnormal formation of veins and arteries. It can develop in the fetus or newborn baby. ...more  Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST) in Other Cerebrovascular Diseases Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) occurs when a blood clot forms in the brain's venous sinuses. The clot prevents blood from draining out of the brain. As a result, blood cells may break and leak blood into the brain tissues, forming a hemorrhage. This chain of events is part of a stroke that can occur in adults and children of all ages. ...more