Aneurysms

"medpix case - two cerebral artery aneurysms", by Original Source: Steven J Goldstein; Author: Steven J Goldstein (University of Kentucky); Approved By: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D. (Uniformed Services University);. 7 mm anterior communicating artery aneurysm. 5 mm Right middle cerebral artery trifurcation aneurysm. No vasospasm....

An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel. Dr. Bernard Bendok claims a ruptured aneurysm is a medical emergency situation that can cause dangerous blood loss in the brain. Dr. Bendok says 1 to 2 percent of the population have aneurysms, and only a small portion of that group will experience a tear. People that have a family history of aneurysms, have polycystic kidney disease, connective tissue disease, and people that smoke go to increased risk of tear, and should take into consideration screening.

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