A brain aneurysm is an aneurysm that occurs in the brain. An aneurysm is the bulging of an artery that results from weakness in the artery's wall. The major complication of aneurysms is that the wall can become so weak that the aneurysm ruptures, causing hemorrhage that can ultimately lead to death if not treated quickly.
There are generally two classes of brain aneurysms: berry (saccular) aneurysms and Charcot-Bouchard aneurysms. Berry aneurysms have a tendency to occur in families (eg, in association with a disease called polycystic kidney disease), although they are less commonly associated with hypertension (high blood pressure). They most commonly occur in the circle of Willis, a major system of arteries that provides blood to the brain. Since the circle of Willis is outside of the brain, ruptured berry aneurysms don't frequently cause intracerebral (within the brain) hemorrhages; they usually cause subarachnoid hemorrhages.
Charcot-Bouchard aneurysms, on the other hand, are most commonly associated with hypertension and typically occur in the small arteries that penetrate into the brain. As a result, a ruptured Charcot-Bouchard aneurysm leads to an intracerebral hemorrhage.
"An aneurysm is a localized , blood-filled dilation of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall." They most often occur around the brain and heart.
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An aneurysm is a bulging of part of a blood vessel, most commonly in the blood vessels of the brain, due to weakening of the walls of the blood vessel and/or blood pressure over time.
A ruptured aneurysm is when the aneurysm breaks open, and is an extreme emergency. Unless treated immediately, such events are often fatal, as they result in massive internal bleeding, hypovolemic shock, etc.. If this occurs in the brain, the additional bleeding inside the dura mater and skull will cause increased pressure on the brain, which can result in death.
An aneurysm is an abnormal bulging or swelling of a portion of a blood vessel.
An aneurysm is an abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.
An enlargement of a vessel.
aneurysms
Aneurysms that occur in the part of the aorta within the abdomen are called abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Vasculitis can lead to aneurysms
Small aneurysms should be monitored for their rate of growth and large aneurysms require consideration for a surgical repair.
Aortic aneurysms are potentially life-threatening conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Myron W. Wheat has written: 'Dissecting aneurysms of the aorta' -- subject(s): Aortic aneurysms
Thoracic aneurysms require special care to protect the spinal vessels that supply blood to the spinal cord.
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