We provide a 24/7 neurointerventional service for patients with neurological conditions such as aneurysm and stroke.
Key points
- Comprehensive neurointervention service at the RMH
- Treatment of acute stroke and a range of non-acute cerebrovascular conditions
- Experts in neurointerventional techniques
- State-of-the-art equipment and best practice dose reduction strategies
What we do
We diagnose and treat patients with neurological conditions.
We care for people who are in hospital or need to come to hospital a spectrum of disorders, including:
- Intracranial and extracranial occlusive disease causing stroke
- Management of intracranial aneurysms
- Complex head and neck vascular malformations including Vein of Galen malformations
- Spinal vascular diseases
Our service is provided by a team of accredited endovascular specialists, trained in and using the most up-to-date neurointerventional techniques. Procedures include:
- Endovascular clot retrieval and pharmacologic therapy for treatment of acute stroke
- Intracranial and extracranial stents for occlusive ischaemic disease
- Intracranial coils and stents for aneurysms
- Conventional transcatheter embolisation to occlude vascular malformations of the head, neck, orbit and spine
In collaboration with our Parkville Precinct partners, including the University of Melbourne, we are also leaders in neurointerventional research.
Who can use our service
We provide a quaternary referral service for Victorian and interstate patients, including:
- RMH Emergency Department and inpatient wards
- Mobile Stroke Unit
- Victorian hospitals, including the Royal Children’s Hospital
- Other external and interstate referrers
HealthPathways Melbourne provides guidance on best practice assessment and management of common medical conditions, including when and where to refer patients.
Parkville Connect is a secure web-based portal providing GPs, specialists and other health professionals with information in the Parkville electronic medical record (EMR).
Interpreters & cultural support
We provide qualified, professional interpreters to help you communicate with us at any time during your stay and at your clinic appointments.
- Μάθετε περισότερα γιά διερμηνείς & υποστήριξη κουλτούρας
- Scopri di più sugli interpreti e sul supporto culturale
- Tercümanlar ve kültürel destek hakkında daha fazla bilgi edinmek için
- Tìm hiểu thêm về thông dịch viên và hỗ trợ văn hóa
- 找出更多翻译与文化支持的信息
- لمزيدٍ من المعلومات عن خدمة الترجمة الشفهية والخدمات الثقافية
Telehealth
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