Neurointervention

Neurointervention is a rapidly expanding medical specialty, propelled by the transformative success of mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischaemic stroke and embolisation techniques in the management of cerebral aneurysms. The handbook provides a modern, accessible, and comprehensive guide to the full breadth of neurointerventional practice. Beginning with essential foundational topics, including ethics and consent, neurovascular anatomy, pharmacology, and equipment, Neurointervention builds toward more advanced content, initially covering vascular access, and diagnostic angiography, progressing to a detailed account of all neurovascular disorders and their pathophysiology. It particularly focusses on practical and useful aspects of endovascular management and strategy. It is an invaluable text for those embarking upon a career in neurointervention. As part of the Oxford Specialist Handbooks series, each section is designed for concise, topic-focused reference, making it an ideal resource for use in clinical settings. By integrating current clinical guidelines, anatomical principles, and technical expertise, groundbreaking Neurointervention supports clinicians in delivering safe, effective care across both routine and complex neurointerventional cases. Contributions from leading experts in the field ensure that each chapter provides evidence-based knowledge, making this an indispensable guide for those embarking on this stimulating, rewarding career.

1 - Introduction
2 - Neurovascular Anatomy
3 - Drugs and Analgesia
4 - Equipment and devices
5 - Non-vascular Procedures
6 - Vascular Access
7 - Diagnostic Angiography
8 - Cerebral Aneurysms
9 - Ischaemic Stroke
10 - Atherosclerotic Disease
11 - Cranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas
12 - Brain Arteriovenous Malformations
13 - Venous Procedures
14 - Spinal Vascular Lesions
15 - Tumour Embolization
16 - Epistaxis and Middle Meningeal Artery (MMA) Embolisation

Dr Jeremy Lynch is a consultant interventional neuroradiologist in London. He graduated in medicine from the University of Bristol in 2007 before subsequently specialising in radiology. He trained at leading UK institutions, including the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Great Ormond Street Hospital, and completed an international fellowship in Toronto. He holds MRCS and FRCR qualifications and is actively involved in research, teaching, and clinical leadership. Dr Lynch has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and textbooks and serves as Principal Investigator for several neurointerventional trials. Dr Shelley Renowden currently holds an honorary contract and works as a diagnostic neuroradiologist at Southmead Hospital, NHS Trust, Bristol, having worked in North Bristol for many, many years previously as an interventional neuroradiologist. She trained in Interventional Neuroradiology in Oxford. She was Chair of the ESMINT Education committee for several years and started the ECMINT course along with Professor James Byrne. She ran the successful course for many years and was an examiner for the ECMINT diploma. Other examiner roles included the Oxford University M.Sc in Endovascular Neurosurgery. Prof Phil White holds the Chair of Neuroradiology at Newcastle University. He is the Co-Principal Investigator or Imaging Lead of several randomised trials in stroke amongst a wide portfolio of clinical trial and [neuro]imaging research with almost 200 peer reviewed research publications. He is co-organiser of the European Course in Minimally Invasive Neurotherapeutics course in Oxford for ESMINT as well as co-organiser of an annual UKNG/NU Reperfusion Masterclass meeting. He represents the Royal College of Radiologists on the Intercollegiate Working Party in Stroke 2006-2025. He is Neuroradiology rep on NHS England Thrombectomy Implementation and Oversight Groups. He Chaired the UK Neurointerventional Group 2019-2022. He sits on the NIHR Hyperacute Stroke Research Centre Oversight Group (2011-) & NIHR Imaging Science Working Group.