Neurovascular Concerns, Handled With Care
Your brain is what makes you, you. It controls your thoughts, memory, movement and more. So, when you need neurovascular care, only the best will do. And at the AdventHealth Brain and Spine, you’ll be in the right place, with dedicated experts in neurosurgery, neurointerventional radiology and more.
Whether you’re facing arteriovenous malformation or a condition like carotid stenosis, our team will work to answer your questions, understand your needs and design a treatment plan just for you.
With care close to home, and neurointerventional radiologists available 24/7 at AdventHealth Tampa, you can count on our leading experts for minimally invasive approaches and fast, effective treatment.
Neurovascular Disorders We Treat
Your Personal Care Team
Coping with a neurovascular disorder can feel overwhelming. That’s why you’ll have a dedicated care team to guide every step of your health journey and ease your mind along the way. Whether you need more information about your treatment options or help scheduling your appointments, they’ll be by your side.
Helping You Heal in Body, Mind and Spirit
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Experienced Neurovascular Specialists
Together with our larger team of Drs. Love, Olivera, Sack and Hatefi, our neurointerventional radiologists Dr. James Lefler and Dr. John Deveikis have the knowledge, skill and experience to treat your condition while easing your mind, too.
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Advanced, Innovative Treatments
At our Brain and Spine, you’ll have access to groundbreaking therapies and treatments, including minimally invasive procedures for a faster recovery.
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Support for You and Your Loved Ones
We understand that true healing means feeling whole in body, mind and spirit. So, we’ll provide all the medical care you need, along with information, resources and advice.
Advanced Neurovascular Treatments
- Endovascular Neurosurgery
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Surgeons who are part of our Neurointerventional Radiology Program are specially trained in endovascular neurosurgery. This surgery specialty uses sophisticated, minimally invasive approaches to treat vascular diseases of the brain and spine, including strokes, aneurysms and vascular malformations.
Endovascular neurosurgery procedures use 3D imaging to guide a catheter through a blood vessel, allowing surgeons to see and treat specific areas of the brain with pinpoint accuracy.
- Head, Neck and Brain Tumor Embolization
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Embolization involves treating a tumor by cutting off its blood supply. Doctors insert a catheter into a blood vessel and thread it toward a tumor in the head, neck or brain. They then insert a coil, plug, glue or tiny balloon to stop the flow of blood.
Doctors can do the procedure as a primary treatment or before tumor-removal surgery. Shrinking the tumor with embolization before surgery can make your operation more successful and reduce the risk of complications.
- Mechanical Thrombectomy
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Our neurointerventional radiologists are highly skilled in mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure to treat ischemic stroke. This treatment has been proven to reduce disability in patients up to 24 hours after the first signs of a stroke.
In this procedure, a neurointerventional radiologist uses specialized equipment and advanced imaging to pull the clot out of the brain through a small incision in the leg or arm. A catheter guides the clot-retrieving device through the arteries in the body and into the brain, where the blockage can be safely removed.
AdventHealth Tampa, a location in the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute network, was one of the first hospitals in Florida to establish stroke protocols that allow for treatment of stroke four times later than the standard six hours, using mechanical thrombectomy.
- Stroke Treatment With TIGERTRIEVER™
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Every second counts when it comes to treating a stroke, and innovative technology pioneered by our neurointerventional radiologists is making stroke care better for everyone we serve.
Part of the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute network, AdventHealth Tampa was the first hospital in the west coast of Florida to use the innovative TIGERTRIEVER™ Stroke Device to remove blood clots and restore blood flow in the brain following a stroke.
TIGERTRIEVER™ is the first and only adjustable clot retriever, providing our neuroradiologists Dr. James Lefler and Dr. John Deveikis with greater control using real time X-ray, to adjust the retriever to match the vessel size and better capture the clot.
Biplane Neuroangiography Technology for Better Imaging
Our neurovascular team uses advanced biplane neuroangiography technology, which gives your physician a 3D, high-definition view of the brain or spine. Clear imaging helps improve accuracy during procedures and allows the physician to monitor the patient’s progress closely.
The biplane suite system has two rotating cameras that create 3D images of the brain’s blood vessels. These cameras can also take images from multiple sides of the brain at the same time, reducing your procedure time.
World-Class Endovascular Care Near You
Our locations across the region are part of AdventHealth’s comprehensive neurology care network. Your care team can help you explore locations near you and ensure you’re in the best place to get the care you need.