Please watch the above video to get familiar with imaging of intracranial saccular aneurysms (learning objectives below). In addition, have a read of the prepared document (located on the right) around EVT taxonomy. When you have finished, press the “Next Lesson” button below to access the quiz.

  • Learning objective 1: Become familiar with how to record common morphological measurements of an intracranial saccular aneurysms which include the neck, the height and the maximum width.

  • Learning objective 2: Learn to apply the steps of optimizing your images in terms of selecting the appropriate image set with the most of number of images and multiplanar reconstruction, windowing and zoom etc. in your PACS as shown in the video.

  • Learning objective 3: Understand what both thrombosis and calcification of intracranial saccular aneurysms appear as on radiographic imaging.

  • Learning objective 4: Appreciate the morphological differences between what is considered a regular saccular aneurysm and an irregular saccular aneurysm.

  • Review of commonly used EVT devices: click here to view