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Migraines And Cerebral Aneurysms Are They Linked
An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel.
See also:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm Cerebral aneurysm Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
It is not clear exactly what causes aneurysms. Some aneurysms are present at birth (congenital). Defects in some of the parts of the artery wall may be responsible.
Common locations for aneurysms include:
- The major artery from the heart (the aorta)
- The brain...
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