Information Sources

• Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) HOTLINE (800) 888-1SAH for immediate referral of patients with SAH
• Information about microvascular decompression of the cranial nerves for disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm is available on the MGH Functional Neurosurgery Homepage
• Neurovascular Fellowship Program
• MGH Neurovascular News
• More information on
• Carotid endarterectomy , stroke (brain attack), and transient ischemic attack (TIAs), and other aspects of occlusive cerebrovascular disease (including Moya-moya disease).
• Vascular malformations (e.g. AVMs, and cavernous malformations) of the brain and spine
• Brain aneurysms and subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Information on the Massachusetts General Hospital Neurosurgical and Harvard Medical School Educational Course Offerings.

Brain Aneurysms and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

• The Brain Aneurysm Foundation
  • Information on AVM and aneurysm support groups for patients
  • The Brain Aneurysm Report
• The Brain Aneurysm Support Group at MGH
• Articles from other MGH Newsletters about patients with brain aneurysms and their treatment at MGH
  • Brain aneurysms from Shaping the MGH
  • Detachable coil obliteration of brain aneurysms
• Articles from the MGH Neurovascular News about brain aneurysms
  • Computerized Tomographic Angiography (CTA) Assists in the Evaluation of Patients with Intracranial Aneurysms
  • Giant Intracranial Aneurysms: Current Stratagies of Management
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage of Unknown Etiology
  • Clinical Review of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)
  • Current Management of Aneurysm Patients in Poor Neurologic Condition:
  • Temporary Intracranial Vessel Occlusion in Aneurysm Surgery is Safe and Effective
  • Endovascular Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms
• Links to other information on brian aneurysms
  • The Aneurysm Support Page from William Maples, Ph.D., at West Georgia College.
  • General information about cerebral aneurysms from Dr. Pile-Spellman (formerly of MGH)
  • Intracerebral aneurysm FAQ (frequently asked questions) by Gary L. Bernardini, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Information about cerebral angiography
• Links to information on other aneurysms (i.e.those not involving the brain, dura or skull such as abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysmal dilatations.) This resource is maintained by Professor David Tilson at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.

Vascular malformations

• An introduction to vascular malformations of the brain and spine (AVMs, cavernous malformation or cavernous angioma, venous anomaly or venous malformation, and telangiectasia)
• Articles from other MGH Newsletters about patients with vascular malformations and their treatment at MGH
  • Cavernous malformation (cavernous angioma)
• Articles from the MGH Neurovascular News about central nervous system vascular malformations
  • Symptomatic Vasogenic Edema in AVMs : Clues to AVM Pathogenesis
  • Cavernous Malformations
  • Combined Modality Treatment in the Management of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) : The Role of Endovascular Embolization and Stereotactic Radiosurgery
• Links to other information about AVMs
  • General information about brain and spinal AVMs from Dr. Pile-Spellman (formerly of MGH)
  • More general information on AVM treatment from Dr. Ausman at the Univeristy of Illinois, Chicago
  • Information about cerebral angiography
  • Information about spinal angiography

Carotid endarterectomy and the prevention of "brain attacks" (strokes and transient ischemic attacks or TIAs) as the result of occlusive cerebrovascular disease

• Appointments or referrals may be made by calling (617) 726-3303
  • Facsimile telecopier (617) 726-7501
  • email: buckley@helix.mgh.harvard.edu
  • Vascular Neurosurgeons
    • Christopher S. Ogilvy, M.D., Director
    • Willam E. Butler, M.D.
  • Diedre Buckley, R.N. , brain attack/CEA clinical coordinator

• MGH1996 article on Fighting Back Against "Brain Attack"

• History of the discovery (by C. Miller Fisher, M.D. of our Neuro-medical Service) of carotid bifurcation occlusive disease as a major preventable cause of stroke and transient ischemic attack (tia). Leading to early successes in carotid artery reconstruction by members of the Neurosurgical Service.
• Facts from organized neurosurgery in the US about carotid endartectomy and the prevention of strokes .
• NIH Clinical Alerts relating to Neurovascular Surgery
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Carotid Endarterectomy Information Guide
• Articles from the MGH Neurovascular News about carotid endarterectomy in the prevention of stroke (brain attack) and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
  • Carotid endarterectomy Without Cerebral Angiography
• Links to other information about carotid artery disease, stroke, and brain attacks
  • Guide to organizations providing support and education regarding strokes.
  • Yahoo's Internet Stroke Information Index
  • MGH Neurology Web Forum : select Review Stroke to participate in a discussion on occlusive cerebrovascular disease.
  • US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Stroke Information Guide
    • Emergency Treatment for Stroke
    • Brain Attack: Warning Signs of a Stroke
    • Brain Basics: Preventing Stroke
    • Carotid Endarterectomy Information Guide
    • Stroke
    • What Is A Stroke?
    • What Are The Warning Signs Of Stroke?
    • What Are Risk Factors For A Stroke?
  • Recovering After a Stroke Consumers Guide US National Institutes of Health
  • Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Physician's Guide US National Institutes of Health
  • What You Need to Know About Strokes - Am. Pharm. Res. Comp.
  • A teaching presentation on Stroke by Yali Friedman
  • Medical College of Georgia's Stroke in Association with Sickle Cell Disease (includes links to other on line stroke information).
  • Information about carotid angiography
• The University of Kentucky maintains a list serve for academic discussions on stroke.
  • To subscribe to the list, send an email to LISTSERV@UKCC.uky.edu. The body of the message should contain the words subscribe STROKE-L < your name>.
  • The purpose of the Stroke List (Stroke-L) is to share information and opinions, ideas and inquiries that relate to the topic of stroke or Cerebro Vascular Accidents. All interested subscribers are welcome to discuss any stroke-related topic ranging from interesting cases to basic science issues. Contact: Bob Moore, STR002@UKCC.UKY.EDU.