How To Treat Moyamoya Syndrome

Blood Thinners

Anti-platelet medications known as blood thinners are used by Moyamoya syndrome patients to thin the blood. Doctors may recommend the use of these types of medication for asymptomatic patients or those with minor symptoms. Blood thinners work to prevent blood clots forming and decrease the risk of various types of strokes. The most commonly recommended anti-clotting medication is acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). The majority of patients take ASA on a daily basis for the rest of their lives. Acetylsalicylic acid is also beneficial to patients who undergo surgical procedures to treat the disease because the drug boosts blood flow through the transplanted tissue and promotes healing. However, ASA can aggravate existing stomach problems, so extra precautions may be necessary. In addition, birth control medication has been linked to blood clotting problems, so patients with Moyamoya disease should use alternative methods.

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