Professor Shalom MikhovichNeurosurgeon, specialist in microsurgical operations for the removal of brain and spinal cord tumours
Cerebral vessel stenosis is completely treatable in Israel. This fact is proven by the vast number of healed patients whom the doctors at Top Ihilov Clinic have permanently freed from the disease and prevented possible severe complications of this pathology.
The advantage of treating vessel stenosis in Israel is the use of unique therapeutic techniques. Doctors focus on the minimally invasive and conservative nature of the treatment applied, and only then consider the possibilities of open surgery. This approach allows for achieving the highest healing rates.
Vessel Stenosis: Prerequisites for Successful Treatment in Israel
Vessel stenosis requires both conservative and surgical treatment measures. In Israel, at Top Ihilov Clinic, treatment for cerebral vessel stenosis is predominantly carried out using minimally invasive methods.
- Lifestyle Changes. Cerebral vessel stenosis often develops against a background of harmful habits in the patient, such as smoking and alcohol abuse. Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle also provoke vessel stenosis, so diet therapy, moderate physical activity (according to the doctor's recommendations), and complete cessation of harmful habits will always be an integral part of the treatment.
- Treatment of the Underlying Disease. Generally, cerebral vessel stenosis is a consequence of some existing pathology, and treatment should always begin with addressing the root cause. Depending on the complexity of the primary disease and the overall condition of the patient, treatment can be conservative or surgical.
- Medication Therapy. Medication treatment for cerebral vessel stenosis aims to improve cerebral blood circulation, prevent thrombus formation, and increase the elasticity of the vascular wall. Medication therapy is possible only in the early stages of the disease, provided there is no risk of complications.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery. Due to the active implementation of medical advancements, doctors successfully treat brain pathologies without extensive surgical interventions, using minimally invasive approaches. Cerebral vessel stenosis in Israel at Top Ihilov Clinic is most often resolved by shunting – creating a new blood flow pathway and stenting – placing a dilating stent in the vessel lumen to restore normal blood flow.
- Coronary Angioplasty, Stenting
- Stenting in Israel
Cerebral Vessel Stenosis: 100% Diagnostic Result
Diagnosing vessel stenosis pathology is a rather complex process that has some difficulties due to the poor accessibility of the examined area. Top Ihilov Clinic has the most modern diagnostic equipment and therefore guarantees a 100% accurate diagnosis. In total, all diagnostic studies for cerebral vessel stenosis are completed within 3-4 days.Day 1 – Examination by the Leading Doctor
On the first day, the patient is referred for examination and consultation with their treating physician. The doctor carefully examines the patient, assesses their overall condition, and preliminarily establishes the degree of cerebral blood circulation disturbance. It is also very important for the doctor to collect a detailed medical history, review previous diagnostic results, and assess the severity of the disease. Based on the collected information, subsequent laboratory and instrumental diagnostics are assigned.
Days 2-3 – Diagnostic Studies
If stenosis is suspected, the main focus in diagnostics is on instrumental methods of investigation.
- CT Angiography – this is a method of X-ray contrast diagnostics, for which a contrast agent is injected intravenously into the patient. On the CT scan, the doctor can clearly see the condition of the cerebral vascular system.
- MRI helps detect any pathologies localized in the brain that affect normal blood circulation.
Day 4 – Conclusion of the Medical Commission
On this day, the treating physician receives the completed diagnostic results and, based on them, plans future treatment together with related specialists. The patient is informed of the final decision regarding the treatment scheme. The patient has the right to decide which of the proposed treatment options to choose.
- CT Angiography
- Ultrasound Dopplerography of Extracranial Vessels
- Cerebral Angiography at the Top Ihilov Medical Center, Israel
Cerebral Vessel Stenosis: Treatment Costs in Israel
The pricing policy of Top Ihilov Clinic regarding the treatment of foreign patients is quite loyal. The cost of treating cerebral vessel stenosis in Israel is on average 30-50% lower than in other developed countries. The affordable cost of treating cerebral vessel stenosis in Israel at Top Ihilov Clinic is sure to attract patients from different corners of the world.
Cerebral Vessel Stenosis: Advantages of Treatment in Israel
- You will be attended to by only the best specialists in vascular surgery.
- Unique minimally invasive treatment techniques for cerebral vessel stenosis are applied, allowing for the elimination of vessel stenosis without extensive surgery.
- Top Ihilov Clinic offers a range of modern treatment methods that are highly effective and capable of preventing any possible complications.
- To make you feel more confident and comfortable, you will be accompanied by a personal curator, who can also serve as a translator if necessary.