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Patient guides on brain aneurysms, stroke, spine conditions, and neurological emergencies: what a diagnosis means, when to seek emergency care, and how to prepare for your consultation. They do not replace a medical assessment.

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Dr. Martin Roberto Casas Martínez

Vascular and endovascular neurosurgery in Mexico City

Professional license as a physician and surgeon: 10033165 · Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila
Neurosurgery specialty license: 12777210 · UNAM
Professional license in neurological endovascular therapy: 14891220 · UNAM
Neurosurgery certification: Mexican Council of Neurological Surgery · valid through February 2027
Certification in Neurological Endovascular Therapy: Mexican Council of Neurological Surgery · certificate TEN-53 · valid through March 2030

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General information. Does not replace a medical consultation. In a neurological emergency, go to an emergency department.

10 articles about Treatment Decisions

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Brain Aneurysms
Consultation and Second Opinion
Treatment Decisions
Stroke and Emergencies
Vascular malformations
Recovery and Family

Treatment Decisions

Will I be awake or under anesthesia during a cerebral endovascular procedure?

A cerebral endovascular procedure can be performed with general anesthesia or sedation. What determines this, what the anesthesiologist evaluates, and what waking up is like.

Oct 17, 2026 · Dr. Martin Roberto Casas Martínez

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Why might a brain treatment be performed through the wrist or groin?

How a catheter travels from the wrist or groin to the blood vessels in the brain, what the care team considers when choosing the access site, and what to ask about risks and care.

Oct 14, 2026 · Dr. Martin Roberto Casas Martínez

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I have allergies or kidney problems: What should I report before an angiogram?

If you’ve had reactions to contrast or have kidney problems or diabetes, learn what medical history, tests, and medications to report before an angiogram.

Oct 8, 2026 · Dr. Martin Roberto Casas Martínez

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What is the difference between CT angiography, MR angiography, and cerebral angiography?

How CT angiography, MR angiography, and cerebral angiography differ: how they are performed, the contrast materials they use, their advantages and limitations, and what to tell your care team.

Oct 3, 2026 · Dr. Martin Roberto Casas Martínez

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What is cerebral angiography used for, and how is it performed?

Cerebral angiography shows the arteries of the brain using a catheter and contrast dye. Learn why it is recommended, what the steps involve, its risks, and what to ask beforehand.

Sep 27, 2026 · Dr. Martin Roberto Casas Martínez

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Is a cerebral stent the same as a flow diverter?

A stent for support holds the coils inside the aneurysm; a flow diverter redirects blood to close it over time. Differences and what to ask.

Sep 24, 2026 · Dr. Martin Roberto Casas Martínez

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I’ve been offered a flow diverter: what does the procedure involve?

What a flow diverter for a brain aneurysm is, how it differs from coils, how doctors determine whether it is appropriate, and what follow-up it requires.

Sep 19, 2026 · Dr. Martin Roberto Casas Martínez

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What are coils, and how are they used to treat a brain aneurysm?

Coils are platinum spirals placed inside an aneurysm through a catheter, without opening the skull. Learn what they are intended to do, when they may be used, and what monitoring they require.

Sep 13, 2026 · Dr. Martin Roberto Casas Martínez

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Clipping or embolization for an aneurysm: Why is one option recommended?

Why the care team recommends clipping or embolization for an aneurysm: the shape, size, and location; whether it has ruptured; overall health; and follow-up for each option.

Sep 8, 2026 · Dr. Martin Roberto Casas Martínez

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How do doctors decide whether to monitor, operate on, or treat an aneurysm from inside the artery?

How the team decides between monitoring, clipping, or endovascular treatment for a cerebral aneurysm: what they review, the risks of each option, and what to ask.

Sep 2, 2026 · Dr. Martin Roberto Casas Martínez