One of my relative's has one on the heart. What exactly does an Anurism do?
2006-10-31 10:04:19 · 5 answers · asked by thelawnlord 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
"An aneurysm (or aneurism) is a localized dilation or ballooning of a blood vessel by more than 50% of the diameter of the vessel and can lead to instant death. Aneurysms most commonly occur in arteries at the base of the brain (the circle of Willis) and in the aorta (the main artery coming out of the heart) - this is an aortic aneurysm. This bulge in a blood vessel can lead to death at any time, and is much like a bulge in an over-inflated innertube. The larger an aneurysm becomes, the more likely it is to burst."
2006-10-31 10:06:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Anurism is a week spot in a vine or vessel that can blow out like a flat tirer, causing bleeding inside and lost of blood supply. They are very dangious to have: but most can be repaired. I hope so in this case!
2006-10-31 10:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by zipper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A guy I used to work complained of headaches and one day was driving and pulled over in a gas station, walked in, and collapsed right there dead, from an anurism. Smart kid too about 25 years old.
2006-10-31 10:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by deutzvenholf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An anurism is a thin spot in a vessle that causes it to blow up like a baloon.. can be very dangerous or life threatening if they burst.
2006-10-31 10:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by Lee W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it is a weakening of the vessel or vein that can burst. My Mom had one in her brain and they clamped it off.
2006-10-31 10:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by sideways 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋