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New device destroys brain aneurysms

Surgery to address an aneurysm is complicated. Now there's a new device that is helping to destroy them before it causes a stroke or worse.

March 05, 2024
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A brain aneurysm is a bulge coming off a weakend part of an artery. Surgery involves using stents and coils to block its blood supply. Dr. Kaminsky is part of a nationwide clinical trial testing the Contour Neurovascular System. It closes off the aneurysm without relying on stents or coils.

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Published:
March 05, 2024
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Swedish Medical Center

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