CTFMT emphasizes Cuba’s advancements in the fields of Neurology and Neurosurgery, showcasing the country’s commitment to providing effective treatments for diseases related to the Central Nervous System. With cutting-edge technology, highly-qualified specialists, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Cuba’s healthcare system has made significant progress in offering surgical interventions and palliative measures to enhance the quality of life for patients. Here’s a more detailed overview of the program:
Program Focus:
- The program centers on treating diseases of the Central Nervous System, both through surgical interventions and palliative measures, aiming to improve patients’ quality of life and provide effective solutions.
- Advanced medical technology and skilled specialists are the cornerstones of this program.
Historical Context:
- Previously, many diseases related to the Central Nervous System were considered practically inaccessible for treatment, but Cuba’s development in Medical Sciences, technology, and human resources has changed this reality.
Neurosurgical Expertise:
- Highly-qualified experts in Neurosurgery lead the program, supported by interdisciplinary connections.
- These specialists are equipped with the necessary skills to address various nervous system diseases that require surgical intervention.
Services Offered:
- Brain Glioma: Treatment for brain tumors that originate from glial cells.
- Endovascular Treatment for Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: Advanced procedures to address abnormal connections between arteries and veins in the brain.
- Brain Vascular Malformation: Techniques such as directed craniotomy and microsurgical resection to address abnormal blood vessel formations in the brain.
- Neuralgia of Trigeminal Nerve: Management of severe facial pain caused by trigeminal nerve issues.
- Specialized Neurosurgeries: Neuro-Restoring Surgery of the Central Nervous System: Advanced surgical procedures aimed at restoring neurological function.
Cuba’s Neurology and Neurosurgery program underscores the country’s commitment to leveraging modern medical technology and specialized expertise to provide cutting-edge treatments for diseases of the Central Nervous System. By offering a combination of surgical and palliative approaches, the program aims to enhance the well-being and quality of life for patients facing these complex neurological conditions.