Intraluminal Flow Diverter Design Primer for Neurointerventionalists

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2024 Apr 8;45(4):365-370. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A8076.

Abstract

The clinical use of flow diverters for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms has rapidly grown. Consequently, the market and technology for these devices has also grown. Clinical performance characteristics of the flow diverter are well-known to the clinician. However, the engineering design principles behind how these devices achieve ideal clinical performance are less understood. This primer will summarize flow diverter design parameters for neurointerventionalists with the aim of promoting collaboration between clinicians and engineers.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Aneurysm* / surgery
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome