Stroke/Vascular

Funded projects by area of focus:
Brain Tumors
Epilepsy
Functional and Restorative
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
Other
Spine
Stroke/Vascular
Other educational
Organizations Supported
 
Funded projects by type:
Education
Outreach
Research

Prospective Randomized Study of Incidence and Treatment of Deep Venous Thrombosis in Patients with High Grade Gliomas
Determining whether 3x daily administration of heparin (versus 2x) will significantly reduce the rate of DVT formation without significantly increasing the post-operative complication rate. 2004 NeuroGrant Recipient

Endovascular Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms Using the Stent and Coil Technique – A Long Term Outcome Study of Safety and Efficacy
Defining the long-term safety and efficacy of the stent and coil technique for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms. 2005 NeuroGrant Recipient

Arteriovenous Malformations: A Retrospective Review
Evaluating treatment parameters and outcomes in AVMs treated with radiosurgery.

Neurovascular Program Development
Development of computer-based patient education materials to assist vascular/stroke patients in learning about and evaluating various treatment options.

Neuroendovascular Laboratory
Equipment and flow models for a hemodynamic neuroendovascular laboratory to facilitate investigation into new techniques and devices.

Neuroendovascular Education
An educational symposium for nurses and technologists describing evolving neuroendovascular technique including clinical indications and novel devices. 2006 NeuroGrant Recipient

Intracranial Artherosclerosis Screening Project
Proactive stroke screening for early disease identification. 2005 NeuroGrant Recipient

Endovascular Research and Training Facility
Development of endovascular research and training facility at the Neurologic & Orthopedic Institute. 2007 NeuroGrant Recipient