Question 1

could you tell me if there is a blood clot in the brain, how can you prevent a stroke from happening?

Accepted Answer

New technology: Depending on how and when the blood clot formed, newer technologies (suction aspirators and stentreiver devices) allow endovascular neurosurgeons to enter the brain arteries and remove the clots. Generally speaking, the earlier the better and most artery territories are best treated before t6 hours.

Question 2

can a blood clot in the brain be cured?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the blood clot is over the coverings of the brain, such as a subdural hematoma, or epidural hematoma, surgery to decompress and extract is often vital.  A blood clot intracranially is a much more difficult process with a 60% mortality by one year.  An aneurysmal rupture is a clearcut medical emergency and can kill 50% prior to reaching hospital.

Question 3

could a blood clot in the brain be fixed?

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Require more info: Further information is required to give you an answer.
Blood clot meaning stroke which is a clot in the blood vessel. Or blood clot on surface of brain or within the brain.
Regardless if damage was done to the brain the degree of damage would determine any permanent effects.

Question 4

what could a blood clot in the brain cause?

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Stroke: This can cause stroke and lead to death due to lack of oxygen to the brain.  If it's very small then altered mental status, headaches as well.

Question 5

after head injury how long does it take before you can be sure there is no blood clot in the brain?

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Depends: This depends on the mechanism of injury and age of the patient. Majority of head injuries lead to bleeding immediately after impact, due to disruption of blood vessels in the tissues. If an initial ct does not show any bleeding, risks are relatively low to have a delayed bleeding.

Question 6

how long for a patient can recover from brain operation due to a burst blood clot in the brain?"

Accepted Answer

1 year: Recovery for a stroke (either from hemorrhage, or a blocked artery) can continue for up to around a year.

Question 7

would a mri without contrast and a mra show a blood clot in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Clot brain: MRA is good imaging technique for diagnosis of stroke. Best to be seen and evaluated by a neurologist if you suspect that someone has a stroke, whether it is acute or chronic.

Question 8

can an osteoarthritis operation on the big toes cause a blood clot in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: A blood clot can develop anywhere.

Question 9

how is a blood clot inside a brain aneursym treated?

Accepted Answer

Radiologic-surgical: Brain aneurysms that are susceptible to form thrombosis, meaning blood clots, can be treated by either neurosurgical clipping or neuroradiologic coiling depending on the associated neurological symptoms, location of aneurysm, and size of the aneurysm. Various radiologic techniques can be used to further evaluate these aneurysms and thus will dictate treatment options.

Question 10

what is the cause of blood clots in the brain?

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Many causes.: There are many causes.  Atherosclerosis is one.  Vascultis can do it also, which has many forms, like polyarteritis nodosa.  Hematologic diseases, such as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura can cause it, as can drugs, like cocaine.  Embolism, and vasoconstriction are other major causes.

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