Clik here to view.
How to Avoid an Aneurysm
An aneurysm is a weak point in the wall of a blood vessel, commonly caused by atherosclerosis, or narrowing of the arteries. Trauma, infection and congenital defects are other culprits. Making the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Burst Blood Vessel in Brain
A burst blood vessel in the brain, otherwise known as a cerebral aneurysm, is a very dangerous and life threatening condition. It happens when a thin wall of a blood vessel bulges out and fills with...
View ArticleAtrial Aneurysm Symptoms
Atrial aneurysms occur in the walls of the heart's upper chambers, which are called atria. When an atrial aneurysm is present, a sac forms that bulges or balloons out of an atrial wall. A commonly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Neck Aneurysm Symptoms
An aneurysm occurs when a weak area of a blood vessel’s wall bulges or balloons. As the aneurysm expands, the arterial wall thins. When the wall becomes too thin, the aneurysm bursts. Most aneurysms...
View ArticleUnruptured Brain Aneurysm Symptoms
An aneurysm occurs when a weak area of a blood vessel's wall bulges or balloons. Brain aneurysms generally form where arteries fork because those areas are weaker from the start. They may appear...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of a Stomach Aneurysm?
An aneurysm occurs when a weak area of a blood vessel’s wall bulges, sort of like a balloon. As the aneurysm gets bigger, the arterial wall gets thinner. If the wall becomes too thin, the aneurysm may...
View ArticleSigns & Symptoms of Aneurysms
An aneurysm is a bulging blood vessel in the brain that is most common in people aged 35 to 60. It occurs more frequently in women than in men, according to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Signs and...
View ArticleSymptoms of an Aneurysm in the Ankle
An aneurysm is defined as bulging that occurs in a blood vessel wall. The aneurysm has thinner, weaker walls than the rest of the blood vessel . The danger of an aneurysm is rupture, which may cause...
View ArticleOptical Aneurysm Symptoms
Since the optical nerves are located within the skull and connect to the brain, an aneurysm in this area can affect sight as well as produce other symptoms such as headaches, confusion and seizures....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Signs & Symptoms of Bleeding in the Brain
Bleeding in the brain, also known as intracerebral hemorrhage, is a severe condition that can be life-threatening. It can develop suddenly and requires prompt medical attention. When internal bleeding...
View ArticleWhat Are the Treatments for Plaque of Abdominal Aorta?
Treatments for plaque of abdominal aorta range from natural methods such as making positive lifestyle changes to undergoing surgery. Treatment depends upon your individual situation and the severity of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Splenic Aneurysm Symptoms
Aneurysms occur when one of your arteries widens abnormally. They are caused by weakening of arterial walls and can be located in your brain, aorta, intestines or the artery in your spleen, known as a...
View ArticleSymptoms of an Aneurysm Behind the Knee
The popliteal artery is found behind the knee. An aneurysm is an abnormal mass in the wall of a person's artery. An artery is a blood vessel in the body that is responsible for carrying blood from the...
View ArticleWhat Are Signs of a Ruptured Artery?
Rupturing an artery is a serious medical condition that requires immediate medical attention. If the rupture occurs due to an aneurysm, which is a bulge in the artery, warning signs may come on...
View ArticleHow to Reduce the Size of an Aortic Aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the wall of the aorta. While surgery was often required to repair this potentially fatal problem in the past, there is a minimally-invasive procedure called...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Are the Causes of an Enlarged Abdominal Aorta?
Older males with a history of smoking and poor diet are most likely to experience the painful and potentially fatal condition of an enlarged abdominal aorta.
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Are the Causes of Main Artery Enlargement?
The phrase "main artery enlargement" is a layman's term to describe an aortic aneurysm. The root cause of this bulge in the aortic wall is a condition known as atherosclerosis.
View ArticleEarly Symptoms of a Brain Aneurism
A brain aneurysm is a problem associated with arteries in the brain. When one of these arteries begins bulging, it can cause bleeding in the brain and even burst, causing more problems. While the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Aorta Aneurysm Symptoms
The aorta is the blood vessel that runs from the heart to the abdomen. It's the major source of blood to your body, so if it ruptures, the result is potentially fatal bleeding. Because of this--and...
View Article
