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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.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 14, 2006
A cerebral aneurysm occurs at a weak point in the wall of a blood vessel (artery) that supplies blood to the brain. Because of the flaw, the artery wall bulges outward and fills with blood.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
What Is a Brain Aneurysm?A brain aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the wall of a brain artery.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Types of Brain AneurysmsThere are four main types of brain aneurysms. Most aneurysms occur where an artery branches, often at the base of the brain.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Surgery for a Brain AneurysmSurgery for an aneurysm is performed as soon as possible. This is often within72 hours of the diagnosis.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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