Dr. Rajeev Sivasankar is a highly accomplished interventional neuroradiologist with over 29 years of experience in leading medical institutions. He specializes in advanced neurointerventional procedures for cerebral aneurysms, Brain AVMs, cerebral dural AVFs, carotid & intracranial stenting, spinal cord vascular malformations, CVT, venous sinus stenting for IIH, head & neck vascular malformations etc. Currently serving as Director, Neurovascular & Peripheral IR at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, he has previously held prestigious appointments such as Professor & Head at INHS Asvini, Mumbai and Senior Advisor (IR) at Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore. Dr. Sivasankar has performed over 5000 life & limb saving interventions to date, conducted numerous national & international workshops, contributed extensively to neurovascular research, & is an executive council member of the Society of Therapeutic Neurointervention.
Acute ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot or other blockage disrupts blood flow to a part of the brain, leading to a lack of oxygen and nutrients.
A cerebral aneurysm, also known as a brain aneurysm, is a bulging or ballooning of a blood vessel in the brain due to weakness in the vessel wall.
A cerebral dural arteriovenous fistula (dural AVF) is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins within the dura mater, the tough outer layer of the brain and spinal cord.
A brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels where arteries and veins are connected directly without the usual capillary network.
Carotid Stenting is a minimally invasive procedure to open narrowed carotid arteries and restore blood flow to the brain, reducing the risk of stroke.
Intracranial stenting is a procedure used to treat narrowed or blocked arteries in the brain caused by conditions like intracranial atherosclerosis.
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, leading to bleeding (hemorrhage) within the brain or around it.
It is a collection of blood between the brain's surface and the outer layer of the brain. It often results from a head injury that causes blood vessels to rupture.
Spinal cord arteriovenous malformations (spinal cord AVMs) are abnormal connections between the arteries and veins within the spinal cord.
It is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat conditions like intracranial venous sinus stenosis, which can cause increased pressure in the brain.
Head and neck vascular malformations are abnormal blood vessel formations that develop in the arteries, veins, capillaries, or lymphatic system.
His commitment to understanding patient concerns, explaining treatment options thoroughly, and involving patients in decision-making ensures a supportive and collaborative approach throughout the treatment journey.
Most patients and many doctors are unable to diagnose this condition, called a leg attack. But if not
treated in time, it can cost you a limb, or worse.
The term Chronic Subdural Hematoma (c-SDH) refers to the collection of blood on the brain’s surface, under the outer covering of the brain – the dura mater.
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