Funded Initiatives

Stroke / Vascular

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

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“The CINN Associates strive to assist CINN in improving the lives of individuals with neurologic disorders such as stroke, brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury and other back problems.”

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