Neuro Interventional

Guy’s Story: Diagnosing & Treating CCF at the San Francisco VA

When Guy McCarty’s vision began to deteriorate and his eye movement became restricted, he relied on the team at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. They diagnosed the problem as carotid cavernous fistula, or CCF, and helped to restore his vision. Here is Guy’s story.

Time Is of the Essence When Treating Stroke

UCSF is a major referral center for all types of strokes and diseases affecting the brain, head, neck, and spine. Dr. Randall Higashida, chief of neuro interventional radiology, explains why seeking medical attention immediately is crucial.

The Significance of Coordinated Teamwork in Research and Clinical Medicine

In our latest video, Dr. Hetts describes the complex roles of different clinical subspecialities, departments, and medical centers who work together on research studies and the diagnosis and treatment of patients with challenging problems.

Making San Francisco the Safest Place to Have a Stroke

The San Francisco Stroke Initiative links UCSF Moffitt Hospital and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital to improve the outcome of stroke patients.

Celebration of Life: 20 Years after Life-Saving Procedure, Patient Honors Care Team

Twenty years ago, patient Elaina Rose Lovejoy knew something was wrong. Today, after undergoing a potentially life-saving procedure, she’s happy and healthy. She planned something special to thank the care team who treated her two decades ago.

Pulsatile Tinnitus: One Patient’s Quest to End Ominous "Wooshing" in Her Ear

Five million Americans suffer from a condition called pulsatile tinnitus. This is Alla’s story.  

New MRI-Guided Catheter Shows Major Potential for Stroke Treatment

Neurointerventional RadiologyA new investigative tool can navigate through blood vessels from the groin to the brain in search for blood clots using MRI-guided navigation.

Constant Innovation in Vascular Imaging to Better Serve Veterans

Nearly half the American population suffers some kind of vascular disease in their lifetime. Dr. David Saloner, PhD, and the Vascular Imaging Research Center at the San Francisco VA Medical Center are studying the progression of vascular disease. 

Stroke Treatment at the San Francisco VA: One Patient’s Story

“The San Francisco VA has taken care of me from head to toe. I owe them my life.” These were the words from James K. Theriault, who shared the story of his recent journey from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, where he underwent a crucial procedure to address his blocked carotid and vertebral arteries, performed by the world renowned Interventional Radiology department at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.

Treating Stroke Patients with New Technology

Doctors from UCSF and around the world have been researching alternative methods and devices to treat stroke-causing blood clots.

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