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Summary
VASCERN’s moyamoya angiopathy e-learning course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive online training on diagnosis, management, and clinical care of this rare cerebrovascular condition.
- Self-paced learning for clinicians and specialists
- Covers diagnosis, imaging, treatment, and multidisciplinary care
- Developed by VASCERN Neurovascular Diseases (NEUROVASC) Working Group
- Access anytime via VASCERN website
What is Moyamoya Angiopathy?
Moyamoya angiopathy is a rare cerebrovascular condition characterised by progressive narrowing of certain arteries in the brain and the formation of abnormal collateral blood vessels. The term “moyamoya” is Japanese for “puff of smoke,” describing the appearance of these collateral vessels on angiography.
The condition can lead to serious neurological complications and requires specialist diagnosis and management. Understanding the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and treatment options is essential for healthcare professionals who may encounter patients with this rare vascular condition.
What will you learn from the Moyamoya e-learning course?
The moyamoya angiopathy e-learning module equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge to recognise, diagnose, and manage this complex rare vascular condition. The course is designed for neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists, stroke specialists, paediatricians, and other clinicians involved in cerebrovascular care.
Course content includes:
- Clinical presentation: Recognising symptoms in paediatric and adult patients
- Diagnostic imaging: Understanding angiography, MRI, and MRA findings characteristic of moyamoya angiopathy
- Treatment options: Medical management, surgical revascularisation techniques, and when to refer patients
- Multidisciplinary care: Coordinating care between neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, and rehabilitation specialists
- Patient management: Long-term follow-up, monitoring, and preventing complications
The e-learning format allows healthcare professionals to complete the training at their own pace, making it accessible for busy clinical schedules. This resource is part of VASCERN’s broader educational portfolio, which includes clinical guidelines, webinars, patient pathways, and specialist training for rare vascular diseases.
How to access the moyamoya angiopathy e-learning course
The moyamoya angiopathy e-learning module is available now at no cost to healthcare professionals worldwide. No registration fees or subscriptions are required.
Start the moyamoya angiopathy e-learning course now
For more educational resources on rare vascular diseases, visit the VASCERN NEUROVASC Working Group training page.
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