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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.
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.
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.
What does a brain surgeon do?
Yes, but obviously not all of it. In a hemispherechtomy half the brain is removed. This may seem drastic, but you can operate just fine with one side of your brain. This is usually done when one side of the brain is malfunctioning in such a way as to significantly distress or threaten the life of the patient. Sometimes bits of cortex (brain matter) is removed from those suffering from severe seizures. Most brain surgeons' work consists of traumatic injury, removing tumors or aneurysms.
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.
Does vasculitis lead to aneurysms?
Vasculitis can lead to aneurysms
