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A brain aneurysm is a berry-shaped bulge in an artery in or near the brain. Normally, arteries are strong and elastic, like hoses. An aneurysm develops when part of an artery wall becomes weak, stretches outward, and forms a bulge. more...
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If a brain aneurysm ruptures or an artery that passes over the surface of the brain bursts, blood flows into the fluid-filled space around the brain. Doctors call this area the "subarachnoid space." Bleeding into this space is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Blood can then quickly spread in this space and put pressure on the whole brain. This ... more...
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Whether and how a brain aneurysm should be treated depends on the individual case. People without symptoms who have a low risk of complications don’t necessarily need treatment. But it is recommended that you see a doctor for a check-up every one to three years. To minimize the risk of rupture, it also helps to more...
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When a brain aneurysm is diagnosed, doctors try to determine the risk of complications. In other words, they try to find out how likely it is that the aneurysm will eventually burst and cause life-threatening bleeding in the brain. This risk is higher if the aneurysm has particular characteristics or if you have certain other medical conditions ... more...
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Brain aneurysm. A brain aneurysm is a berry-shaped bulge in an artery in or near the brain. Aneurysms often go unnoticed. But some people have symptoms – or an increased risk of the aneurysm bursting at some point, leading to life-threatening bleeding in the brain. There are various treatment options. more...
