Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Cerebral Vascular Stenosis


Vascular stenosis is when an artery is blocked because of plaque or another condition. When this happens in the brain, it's called cerebral vascular stenosis or intracranial vascular stenosis.

Common causes of this condition are high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, and more. 

Many people don't know they have cerebral vascular stenosis until they have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke. A TIA is similar to a stroke but lasts for less time and usually leads to fewer negative effects.

Cerebral vascular stenosis is usually treated by putting a stent in the affected artery to keep it open.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Neurosurgery

We provide comprehensive surgical treatment of the spine for trauma, degenerative conditions, congenital problems, and more. Our surgeons are experts in less invasive surgical tec…
Neurosurgery
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Vascular Neurosurgery

Cerebrovascular issues can quickly become a life-threatening problem. Our team of expert surgeons can provide quick and highly specialized diagnoses and treatment.
Vascular Neurosurgery