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An aneurysm is caused by a thinning of the arterial wall which causes a ballooning effect. If the aneurysm bursts serious physical harm results.
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What are cerebrovascular problems?
These include brain hemorrhages and aneurysms
Does smoking make the risk of brain aneurysms greater?
yes
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.
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.
Why are Barbiturate comas used?
Barbiturate comas are used to protect the brain during major brain surgery, such as the removal of arteriovenous malformations or aneurysms
What are the symptoms of aneurysms?
aneurysms
What causes a cerebral aneurysm?
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.
Why carnt your aneurysms be removed from the brain?
A brain aneurysm supplies blood to the brain. There are rare cases in which an aneurysm is removed. Sometimes the artery is not long enough to stitch together and a piece of another artery will then have to be used.
Can second hand smoking cause somebody else to have a stroke?
Yes, smoking increases the risk for brain aneurysms by promoting elastin degradation in the brain's blood vessel walls.
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.
Who has a bigger brain and smartest brain dog or humans?
Humans.
What are some of the brain disorders that can result in amnestic disorders?
Various types of dementia (such as Alzheimer's disease ), traumatic brain injury (such as concussion), stroke , accidents that involve oxygen deprivation to the brain or interruption of blood flow to the brain (such as ruptured aneurysms.
