Understanding a Brain Aneurysm

What is a cerebral aneurysm? A cerebral aneurysm can be defined as an inflated weak region in the arterial wall that supplies blood to the brain. As time goes by, the weak part of the wall bulges and the vessel wall weakens as the aneurysm increases (Simon). In most humans, cerebral aneurysms may not have been discovered for years and may not even be discovered throughout life. In some cases, an aneurysm ruptures or explodes, causing a hemorrhagic stroke that is a type of stroke causing cerebral hemorrhage.

A cerebral aneurysm is a swelling or enlargement of a blood vessel in the brain. It usually looks like a fruit hanging on the stem. It may leak or rupture causing cerebral hemorrhage (hemorrhagic stroke). In most cases, a ruptured cerebral aneurysm occurs in the space between the brain and the thin tissue covering the brain. Aneurysm rupture rapidly life-threatening, requiring timely medical treatment. Have you experienced fear of cerebral aneurysms? Okay, do not do! Do not waste your time worried. This is absolutely unhealthy for you. Who knows, this may be just a normal headache or migraine. Of course, please visit your neurologist for appropriate assessment. They can decide and decide whether you are in such a state or not. Therefore please look forward to enjoying life!

The bursting rate of 100,000 people a year is about 8 to 10, and in the United States about 30,000 people rupture the cerebral aneurysm. Cerebral aneurysms rupture every 18 minutes. In about 40% of cases, a ruptured cerebral aneurysm is fatal. Approximately 66% of those survivors have several permanent neurological defects. Most aneurysms are small, about 1/8 inch to 1 inch, and estimated 50% to 80% of the aneurysm does not rupture during a person's lifetime. An aneurysm greater than 1 inch is called a "huge" aneurysm, which can cause particularly high risks and may be difficult to treat

Unruptured cerebral aneurysms are usually completely asymptomatic. These aneurysms are usually small in size and are typically less than 1/2 inch in diameter. However, a large unruptured aneurysm sometimes compresses nerves appearing in the brain or the brain and may cause various neurological symptoms. Regardless of age, those who have experienced some or all of the following symptoms should be examined immediately by a doctor.

How do you know if there is a cerebral aneurysm? This is not easy. Pain around the eyes, visual disturbances and facial paralysis are symptoms - so anyone who experienced one or more symptoms should consult a doctor or go to the emergency room. Even without symptoms, if you have a family history, we recommend screening the aneurysm by a more invasive procedure called CT or MRI scan or cerebral angiography. If an aneurysm is found, the doctor may recommend surgery.