Barrow Aneurysm & AVM Research Center
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In the United States, a brain aneurysm ruptures every 18 minutes. Approximately 40% of ruptured brain aneurysms result in death. While less common, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are similarly devastating, with mortality rates exceeding 50%. For both conditions, the majority of survivors will be left with permanent neurological deficits.
Numerous challenges remain in the detection and treatment of brain aneurysms and AVMs. These vascular lesions are often asymptomatic until they rupture, and unruptured lesions are usually discovered incidentally. At the Barrow Aneurysm and AVM Research Center (BAARC), critical research is taking place to explore the genetics, formation, and rupture of aneurysms and AVMs. Our work pushes the boundaries of care beyond our walls, leading to the development of new, less invasive, and more effective treatments for patients around the world.
