Who gets aneurysms?
Aneurysms can occur at any age but it is unlikely that aneurysms are present at birth. Normally they develop after birth and in some cases, may be present for only months or weeks before rupturing. However many aneurysms appear to remain stable for many years and not all aneurysms rupture. Aneurysms occur in both men and women. Rupturing appears to be most common from the age of 40 to 70 but has also been seen at any age. Usually no health problems are likely to alert a person that an aneurysm may be present. However, if there are family members with intracranial aneurysms there is a slightly higher risk that other family members may have an aneurysm. If an aneurysm has been treated in the past the chance of developing a new aneurysm in the same person is increased and may be as high as 20%. Occasionally, other health problems are associated with aneurysms (eg. Polycystic kidneys, coarctation of the aorta and disorders of collagen). What is the risk for an aneurysm bursting? Aneurysm l
