2024 AANS Neurosurgical Topics for APPs - On-Demand-Basic Interpretation of Angiograms

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The speaker at the AANS APP course provides a comprehensive overview of angiographic anatomy, focusing on cerebral angiograms and angiographic interpretation. Starting with fundamental arterial anatomy, such as the aortic arch, innominate artery, and common variations like the bovine arch, the speaker explains the importance of recognizing normal vascular structures and variations for accurate pathological identification. The speaker also discusses the anatomy and clinical relevance of the carotid and vertebral arteries, circle of Willis, posterior circulation, and the venous system. Various cerebrovascular pathologies, such as carotid stenosis and aneurysms, are shown through angiograms. Emphasizing the importance of understanding both normal and abnormal vascular anatomy, the talk concludes with a discussion on the radial versus femoral approach for angiography, noting that the choice depends on the location of the pathology. The talk highlights the rapid advancements and their impact on neurointervention outcomes.

Keywords

angiographic anatomy

cerebral angiograms

vascular variations

cerebrovascular pathologies

carotid and vertebral arteries

angiography approaches