An aneurysm is a sac, or outpouching, that develops in the wall of an artery. When the walls of an artery are weakened, the pressure of blood flow through the artery can cause the weak spot to balloon out and fill with blood, further thinning the arterial wall. Aneurysms may be caused by a genetic...

Two years ago at their annual meeting the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) introduced Integrated Medical Learning (IML), a great new way to make the most of having so many neurosurgeons in the same place at the same time.  According to the CNS website, "Integrated Medical Learning® allows...

What is a cerebral aneurysm? A cerebral aneurysm (also called an intracranial aneurysm or brain aneurysm) is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of an artery in the brain, resulting in an abnormal widening or ballooning. Because there is a weakened spot in the artery wall, there is a risk for...

Dr. Meyers is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Neurological Surgery at Columbia University and Co-Director of Neuroendovascular Services at New York Presbyterian Hospitals.  Dr. Meyers treats vascular disorders of the brain and spinal cord using minimally-invasive, image-guided...