Moyamoya disease
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What is Moyamoya disease
Moyamoya disease is a progressive disorder of the blood vessels at the base of the brain, in which the major arteries that supply the brain gradually narrow or become blocked. As this happens, the brain responds by forming a network of…
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Symptoms of Moyamoya disease
What are the symptoms of Moyamoya disease? The condition most often causes transient neurologic episodes, stroke-like symptoms, headaches, seizures, and cognitive or movement problems . These symptoms arise because the arteries supplying blood to the brain become progressively narrowed, reducing oxygen…
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Causes of Moyamoya disease
What causes Moyamoya disease? The condition develops when the large arteries at the base of the brain, especially the internal carotid arteries and their major branches, become progressively narrowed or blocked for reasons that are not always fully understood. As this…
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Diagnosis of Moyamoya disease
Moyamoya disease is usually identified through a combination of clinical suspicion and vascular imaging. The condition is characterized by progressive narrowing or blockage of the arteries at the base of the brain, especially the internal carotid arteries and their main branches.…
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Treatment for Moyamoya disease
Moyamoya disease is treated with a combination of medical management, surgical revascularization, and long-term monitoring. The main aim of treatment is to reduce the risk of stroke and transient ischemic attacks by improving blood flow to brain tissue that is underperfused…
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Prevention of Moyamoya disease
Moyamoya disease is a progressive cerebrovascular disorder in which the large arteries at the base of the brain, especially the internal carotid arteries and their major branches, become narrowed over time. As blood flow decreases, the brain compensates by forming small…
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FAQ about Moyamoya disease
Moyamoya disease is a rare cerebrovascular disorder that affects the arteries supplying blood to the brain. Because the condition can lead to strokes, transient ischemic attacks, and other neurologic problems, many people want clear answers about what it is, how it…