Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Moyamoya is a rare disease caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. It is marked by stroke-like symptoms and is potentially threatening. Duke is a high volume referral center for moyamoya.
Duke's specialized physicians and surgeons have completed additional years of training for moyamoya disease treatment. Our neurosurgeons’ experience treating this complex condition on a regular basis increases the chance of successful outcomes.

Moyamoya treatment: dukehealth.org/treatments/brain-arterial-diseases/moyamoya-disease

00:00 What is moyamoya disease?
00:10 How to choose where to get treated for moyamoya
00:33 How rare is moyamoya disease?
00:36 Why come to Duke for moyamoya care
01:08 Moyamoya disease progression
01:19 Is moyamoya treatable?
01:44 What is life like after moyamoya treatment?