Causes Of A Brain Aneurysm
Health Encyclopedia: Aneurysm In The Brain
An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a section of a blood vessel. When an aneurysm occurs in the brain, it is called a cerebral aneurysm.
Alternative Names
Aneurysm - cerebral; Cerebral aneurysm
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Expert & Community Posts
Aneurysms
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...bounced back and survived. But this week he had a brain aneurysm that took his life. An... Read more »
6/23/08 - First migraine due to ceasing breastfeeding?
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Aneurysms: What are they and why do they occur?
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Preventing a Stroke
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005/12/08 #6 - Migraines and testing for aneurysm susceptibility?
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Stroke Information
Blood Flow Blockage. The brain receives about 25% of the body's oxygen, but it cannot store it. Brain cells require a constant supply of oxygen to stay healthy and function properly.... Read more »Stroke Surgery
SurgeryCarotid EndarterectomyCarotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure that cleans out and opens up the narrowed carotid artery. It is used in patients at high risk for thrombotic ischemic... Read more »Symptoms of Stroke
People at risk and partners or caretakers of people at risk for stroke should be aware of the general symptoms. The stroke victim should get to the hospital as soon as possible after these... Read more »Brain Tumors: Primary: Diagnosis
A neurological exam is usually the first test given when a patient complains of symptoms that suggest a brain tumor. The exam includes checking eye movements, hearing, sensation, muscle... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Causes
CausesA person's genetics, biochemistry, environment, history, and psychological profile all seem to contribute to the development of anxiety disorders. Most people with these disorders seem to have... Read more »Images
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