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
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