Brain Aneurysm
Throughout the brain there are arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. If an artery wall becomes weakened, an abnormal bulge can form, called a cerebral or intracranial aneurysm.
Unfortunately, most brain aneurysms go undetected until they rupture and blood leaks into the space around the brain called the subarachnoid space. Bleeding in the subarachnoid space is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Depending on the location and severity of the bleeding, the results can range from a severe headache, to brain damage or even death.
Studies have shown that in the United States approximately 3% to 5% of the population has an unruptured brain aneurysm. The chance of a person suffering an aneurysm rupture is 12 people per 100,000. This results in approximately 30,000 people a year suffering from a ruptured aneurysm.
The outcome of a ruptured aneurysm is often poor. Approximately half of the people who rupture an intracranial aneurysm will die within minutes. Of the 50% who survive, half will suffer a delayed death. Of the 25% who remain, their long term deficits range from very mild to severe.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with an unruptured aneurysm, there are treatment options.
Treatment for Brain Aneurysm
Brain Aneurysm
Throughout the brain there are arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. If an artery wall becomes weakened, an abnormal bulge can form, called a cerebral or intracranial aneurysm.
Unfortunately, most brain aneurysms go undetected until they rupture and blood leaks into the space around the brain called the subarachnoid space. Bleeding in the subarachnoid space is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Depending on the location and severity of the bleeding, the results can range from a severe headache, to brain damage or even death.
Studies have shown that in the United States approximately 3% to 5% of the population has an unruptured brain aneurysm. The chance of a person suffering an aneurysm rupture is 12 people per 100,000. This results in approximately 30,000 people a year suffering from a ruptured aneurysm.
The outcome of a ruptured aneurysm is often poor. Approximately half of the people who rupture an intracranial aneurysm will die within minutes. Of the 50% who survive, half will suffer a delayed death. Of the 25% who remain, their long term deficits range from very mild to severe.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with an unruptured aneurysm, there are treatment options.
Treatment for Brain Aneurysm