Cerebrovascular Surgery

Hemorrhagic Stroke and Facial Paralysis: Maggie’s Story

Maggie suffered a life-threatening stroke at age 33. Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Judy Huang performed surgery to stop the bleeding in Maggie’s brainstem. Maggie’s stroke left her with half her face paralyzed. Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Patrick Byrne performed a nerve transfer to help restore motion to her face. Read Maggie's story.

Brain Arteriovenous Malformation: William's Story

When William learned his headaches were caused by a complex AVM (arteriovenous malformation: an abnormal tangle of vessels in the brain) and multiple associated brain aneurysms, he traveled to The Johns Hopkins Hospital. After a series of intricate operations over five months to block blood vessels of the AVM, followed by a major brain surgery to remove the tangle itself, William is now back living his life to the fullest.

Aneurysm: Laurie's Story

When Laurie Jean Cannady faced surgery for a brain aneurysm, it felt like more than she could handle. But she found the treatment she needed, thanks to an innovative new procedure.

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Moyamoya: Mollie's Story

A stroke ended Mollie Hudson’s ski vacation in the French Alps and led to the discovery that she had moyamoya, a rare cerebrovascular disease.A second stroke two months later confirmed what was ahead for Mollie if she didn’t undergo the surgery needed to treat the rare condition.Neurosurgeon Judy Huang, M.D., and the team at the Johns Hopkins Cerebrovascular Center successfully treated her.

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