Madurai hospital introduces advanced techniques for complex aneurysms and stroke care

The Institute of Neuroscience and Department of Neurointerventional Radiology at Hannah Joseph Hospital in Madurai has reached three major milestones in advanced neurovascular care, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in treating stroke prevention, cerebral aneurysms, and complex vascular access. M. J. Arunkumar, Chief Neurosurgeon, Chairman and Managing Director, announced that the hospital successfully performed a carotid artery stenting procedure on an elderly male patient suffering from recurrent minor strokes caused by severe (roughly 90%) carotid stenosis and a highly unstable plaque, utilising a new-generation emboguard balloon guide catheter. This specialised catheter temporarily halts proximal blood flow during stenting, significantly reducing the danger of brain embolization. The procedure was a complete success, and the patient is recovering very well. In a second milestone, the medical team utilised the FLOWVIA Flow Diverter, sourced from Health Bridge Mediwise (HBM), to successfully manage a complex, wide-neck, broad-based posterior communicating artery aneurysm. Additionally, the team performed a transulnar carotid artery stenting procedure—accessing the vessel through the ulnar artery at the wrist—for a patient presenting with intricate vascular anatomy alongside severe cardiac and neurological comorbidities. Post-procedure, the patient’s giddiness disappeared and mobility was fully restored, underscoring the vital role of personalised access strategies and advanced endovascular expertise in managing high-risk patients.