How Do You Diagnose A Brain Aneurysm?
A brain aneurysm, or cerebral aneurysm, is a weakening in the wall of a blood vessel or artery in the brain. In most cases, when a brain aneurysm ruptures, it is fatal, so it is important to diagnose a brain aneurysm before it breaks. Over half of all patients with a ruptured brain aneurysm die within the first month, and most of the survivors suffer some form of brain damage. Learn about brain aneurysms. To educate yourself on the specifics of brain aneurysms, visit the NINDS website on brain aneurysms (see Resources below). Know the risk factors for developing a cerebral aneurysm. Though most often formed as a congenital birth defect, there is a slight increase associated with smoking, obesity, atherosclerosis and hypertension. Other risk factors include sex (more often occurring in women), race (whites are most likely to develop aneurysms), family history and age (most commonly detected between the ages of 35 and 60). Recognize the symptoms for a cerebral aneurysm. The symptoms incl
