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Symptoms Of Aneurysm

Health Encyclopedia: Aneurysm Symptoms

Symptoms

The symptoms vary depending on the location of the aneurysm. Swelling with a throbbing mass at the site of an aneurysm is often seen if it occurs near the body surface. Aneurysms within the body or brain often have no symptoms

In the case of rupture, low blood pressure, high heart rate, and lightheadedness may occur. The risk of death after a rupture is high.


Signs and tests

Physical exam, ultrasound examination, and CT scan are used to evaluate aneurysms.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Aneurysm - aortic Symptoms Aneurysms develop slowly over many years and often have no symptoms. If an aneurysm expands rapidly, tears open... Read more »
Aneurysm in the brain
Aneurysm - cerebral; Cerebral aneurysm Symptoms Aneurysms usually cause no symptoms unless they rupture and cause bleeding into the brain. Often,... Read more »
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Aneurysm - aortic Treatment If the aneurysm is small and there are no symptoms (for example, if it was discovered during a routine physical), your... Read more »
Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Aortic aneurysm - thoracic; Syphilitic aneurysm; Aneurysm - thoracic aortic Symptoms Most patients have no symptoms until the aneurysm begins to... Read more »
New Medicare Benefit
...recipients can protect themselves from a serious, often fatal, by being screened for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) before it ruptures.  AAA is an enlargement that develops in weakened areas in... Read more »

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