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How Serious Is Chiari Malformation?

Can Chiari kill you? My mom s already had around 20 ministrokes (don t remember the exact number) and she has, among things, Chiari Malformation 1, a-fib, and diabetes. Could Chiari have caused her ministrokes? Other than surgery, is there a way they can make her Chiari better? What can I do, as her adult daughter who doesn t live near her, to help her with this?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

After going through the medical details provided by you I understand your concern and i would like to tell you that Chiari Malformations comes with many other complications which may require frequent follow ups and invasive treatment. Brain strokes can be due to atrial fibrillation or Chiari which requires a brain surgery to decrease the pressure. So, its recommended for you to consult a Cardiologist and Neurologist for further management.

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How Serious Is Chiari Malformation?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through the medical details provided by you I understand your concern and i would like to tell you that Chiari Malformations comes with many other complications which may require frequent follow ups and invasive treatment. Brain strokes can be due to atrial fibrillation or Chiari which requires a brain surgery to decrease the pressure. So, its recommended for you to consult a Cardiologist and Neurologist for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.