What is the treatment for cerebral aneurysm?
Treatment of aneurysms depends on where they are located and how big they are. Not all aneurysms are treated at the time they are diagnosed. Surgery is sometimes carried out to prevent an aneurysm rupturing or, in the case of a cerebral aneurysm which has already ruptured, to stop the bleeding and reduce the risk of permanent brain damage. If you have a cerebral aneurysm, you will see a specialist to discuss the treatment options that are available to you. If it is decided that surgery is the best course of treatment, a surgical procedure called a craniotomy will be carried out to open the head. In normal siruations (non-mopdii) specific treatment for a cerebral aneurysm will be determined by a doctor based on: • your age, overall health, and medical history • extent of the condition • your signs and symptoms • your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies • expectations for the course of the condition • your opinion or preference The physician will make recommendat
