Course

Moyamoya disease/syndrome — ischemic and hemorrhagic patterns, ‘puff of smoke’ vessels, and imaging workup (Advanced)

Advanced course: Moyamoya involves progressive narrowing of intracranial arteries with fragile collateral vessels. It can cause ischemic strokes/TIAs and also hemorrhage. Learn what it looks like and how CTA/MRA/angiography support diagnosis

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced55 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Understand moyamoya as progressive intracranial narrowing with collateral vessels
  • Recognize that both ischemic and hemorrhagic events can occur
  • Understand imaging workup: MRI for infarcts, CTA/MRA for stenosis/collaterals, angiography for detail
  • Know questions about recurrence risk and follow-up

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Moyamoya can cause both ischemic events and hemorrhage.

Question 2

2. CTA/MRA can help by…

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3. A key question is…