2006-09-26 04:19:00 · 8 answers · asked by sandnickel2003 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
An aneurysm is a dilation of a blood vessel. The danger would be rupture. Aneurysms are in two basic forms, fusiform, which is a wide dilation of the whole vessel, or saccular, or berry form, which bulges out the side of a vessel, forming a "berry". Fusiform aneurysms are more likely to form in the abdominal aorta, and the saccular more likely in the intracranial vessels.
I think the first two responders are confused in their understanding or terminology, please disregard their comments.
2006-09-26 04:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
An aneurysm is a weaken portion of a blood vessel. The blood contained within the vein or artery is under pressure when the heart pumps it along. This pressure can cause the weakened area to bulge out and in some cases rupture resulting in internal bleeding.
The size and location of the aneurysm, which can occur anywhere in the body, determines how aggressively it is treated. Surgery is usually the treatment of choice.
2006-09-26 04:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by Larry T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An aneurysm is a blood clot that rushes to the brain and can at times be fatal depending on it size.
2006-09-26 04:28:26 · answer #3 · answered by minvikingroughrider 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
something very scary to have to face. i had a brain aneurysm two years ago along with a brkoen neck. i would like to find more info bout what it is myself
2006-09-26 04:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by gordonfan24482003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a bulge in an artery or vein due to weakness in the artery or vein. If left unchecked it will burst.
2006-09-26 04:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a thining of an artery wall, if it ruptures, you have a serious problem...
2006-09-26 04:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a blood clot that is affecting blood flow to an area of the brain
2006-09-26 04:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by angelotipton 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
a bloodclot that has broken away and lodged in the brain
2006-09-26 04:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by Angie B. 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋