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moya moya
by Melissa, Jun 01, 2000 12:00AM
can someone tell me exactly what this is? I am 37 and am told i have 2 corartive arteries totally clogged and a i am inoperable.I have had a mri and mra and they want to do a angiagram? why?
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Jun 01, 2000 12:00AM
, Jun 01, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Melissa,
Moyamoya disease is a vascular disease that results in occlusions of the intracranial arteries, especially the internal carotid artery and the stem of the middle and anterior cerebral arteries. The cause is not well understood. It may result in a transient ischemic attacks or a stroke. It occurs mainly in orientals and in younger individuals. Angiograms are usually done to confirm the blockages and to help in determining the best treatment. Treatment may be medical or surgical depending on the extent of blockages and damage. Hope this information helps.
Moyamoya disease is a vascular disease that results in occlusions of the intracranial arteries, especially the internal carotid artery and the stem of the middle and anterior cerebral arteries. The cause is not well understood. It may result in a transient ischemic attacks or a stroke. It occurs mainly in orientals and in younger individuals. Angiograms are usually done to confirm the blockages and to help in determining the best treatment. Treatment may be medical or surgical depending on the extent of blockages and damage. Hope this information helps.
