Details of Venous angioplasty

It is a procedure to treat the condition of narrowing neck veins which results in affecting blood circulation between the brain and the spinal cord. This type of condition might lead to some abnormal condition in brain functioning, if left untreated.

May include:

• Fatigue
• Paralysis
• Blurred vision
• Severeheadache
• Muscle cramping

May include: > Trauma > Some inflammation > Some neck surgery > Hypercoagulable states

May be recommended:

• Imaging tests
• Ultrasound
• MRV - Magnetic Resonance Venography

During the procedure, a small balloon is inserted into the vein to keep it open. This is basically done to clear the blockage and to restore blood circulation between spinal cord and the brain.

May include:

• Infection
• Rupture
• Blood clots
• Arrhythmia