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How dangerous are aortic aneurysms?
Aortic aneurysms are potentially life-threatening conditions.
What are the symptoms of aneurysms?
aneurysms
What are the demographics of cerebral aneurysms?
medical researchers estimate that 1-5% of the population has some type of cerebral aneurysm. Aneurysms rarely occur in the very young or the very old; about 60% of aneurysms are diagnosed in people between ages 40 and 65.
What are aneurysms found in the chest called?
Aneurysms that occur in the part of the aorta within the abdomen are called abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Does vasculitis lead to aneurysms?
Vasculitis can lead to aneurysms
What treatment is prescribed for small aneurysms?
Small aneurysms should be monitored for their rate of growth and large aneurysms require consideration for a surgical repair.
Pain from an abdominal aortic aneurysm is centered in what areas of the body?
Abdominal aortic aneurysms occur more often in men, and these aneurysms can cause pain in the lower back, hips, and abdomen.
What causes cerebral aneurysms?
Cerebral aneurysms are usually aneurysms we are born with. There are certain conditions, however, that can predispose one to develop aneurysms later in life. Hypertension can cause small aneurysms in the brain stem and midbrain that can bleed - these usually are not able to be seen because they are so small, however. Another possible cause is infections. These aneurysms are called mycotic aneurysms and are the result of infectious material, or emboli, being lodged in the cerebral arteries, causing a localized infection and weakening of the artery walls, leading to aneurysmal formation.
What are the 3 major aneurysms?
Aneurysms can occur in any artery of the body. The three most common and the main areas of concern for aneurysms to occur are the brain, abdominal aorta, and the femoral artery.
Can more than one aneurysm occur at the same time?
Yes, multiple aneurysms can occur.
By what measure is aortic aneurysm a common condition?
Abdominal aortic aneurysms are the 13th leading cause of death in the United States, occurring primarily in people over age 67. More than 190,000 aortic aneurysms are diagnosed each year
What is the comparative and superlative to the word dangerous?
More dangerous Most dangerous
