Overview

** An overview of the arterial tree, from the aortic arch, to the distal branches of cerebral arteries using illustrations, skull model, models of cervical vertebrae & angiographic images.This includes:- Aortic arch, its branches & its common & less anatomical variants.- Segments & branches of the following arteries: common carotid artery (CCA), internal carotid artery (ICA), anterior cerebral artery (ACA) & middle cerebral artery (MCA).- Segments & branches of the following arteries: subclavian artery, vertebral artery (VA), basilar artery (BA) & posterior cerebral artery (PCA).Hand drawn illustrations are followed by plates including summary of each piece of information. Also, angiographic images are included to form a base for understanding cerebral angiography & facilitate interpretation of various vascular studies of the brain.Segmentation of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is discussed following modified Fischer classification (Alain Bouthillier classification). All 7 segments are discussed on a skull model & the branches of each segment.Some mnemonics are mentioned during the lectures to facilitate remembering the branches of subclavian artery, the branches of the external carotid artery (ECA) & the cortical branches of anterior cerebral artery (ACA).Segments of vertebral artery (VA) are both hand drawn & illustrated on a model of cervical vertebrae.** Cerebral venous anatomy:Anatomy of the venous system of the brain is discussed in the same manner of the arterial tree in the following sequence:- Dural sinuses in their superior & inferior groups.- Cerebral veins (supra-tentorial superficial & deep veins).- Posterior fossa veins (brain-stem & cerebellar veins).All lectures are best viewed on large screens of computers & tablets. Although viewing on mobile phones is accepted.** How to perform diagnostic cerebral angiography, on models & in a live case.This includes:- Equipment used in diagnostic cerebral angiography.- Equipment preparation.- Insertion of femoral arterial sheath on a model.- Insertion of femoral arterial sheath in a live case.- How to perform diagnostic cerebral angiography.- Closure technique - manual compression.

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