Research

Research in moyamoya includes genetics, vessel biology, cerebral hemodynamics, surgical selection, outcome measurement, and long-term follow-up. Much of the evidence is observational, and terminology, imaging protocols, and treatment thresholds vary among centers.

Evidence context

This wiki distinguishes consensus guidance from review literature. It does not rank experimental treatments or recruit participants. Readers considering a study should discuss eligibility, alternatives, and risks with their own clinical team.

Selected reviews

1. scientific statement aha-2023
   Adult Moyamoya Disease and Syndrome: Current Perspectives and Future Directions

   American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, 2023 . doi: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000443

2. review lancet-review-2022
   Moyamoya Disease: Diagnosis and Interventions

   The Lancet Neurology, 2022 . doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(22)00165-X

3. review imaging-review-2022
   Neuroimaging in Moyamoya Angiopathy: Updated Review

   Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2022 . doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2022.107471