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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.
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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.
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What Is a Brain Aneurysm?A brain aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the wall of a brain artery.
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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.
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Surgery for a Brain AneurysmSurgery for an aneurysm is performed as soon as possible. This is often within72 hours of the diagnosis.
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