HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Presence Of Blood Clot When Diagnosed With Brain Aneurysm

default
Posted on Mon, 27 Mar 2017
Question: A family member has a brain aneurysm and a blood clot pressing on the spinal cord. She is paralyzed front the neck down and is not able to breath on her own. She is not stable enough to have surgery to dislodge the clot. What other treatments are available for her?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Neurosurgery essential

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Unfortunately anything other than surgery would not help. Medical treatments like mannitol may alleviate symptoms only slightly.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :1954

Answered : 4467 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Neurologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Suggest Treatment For Presence Of Blood Clot When Diagnosed With Brain Aneurysm

Brief Answer: Neurosurgery essential Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Unfortunately anything other than surgery would not help. Medical treatments like mannitol may alleviate symptoms only slightly. Regards