A doctor just said my grandpa's anurism might be bleeding? What does this mean?

Question

I dont know if i spelled that right, but what does this mean? Could this kill him or what? Whats the deal? I need to know!

Answer 1

yes it is deadly if not corrected before it bursts.......and anuerism is basically a blood vessel that is blowing up like a balloon....and as we know balloons only fill up so far before bursting....if it bursts it usually means death is soon.....They are dangerous and should be treated immediately.....

Answer 2

An aneurysm is a weakness in a vessel -- artery or vein. It is like a watering hose that is thin in some area. Depending upon where the vessel is, it could be just a nuisance or life threatening. The bigger the vessel, the bigger the impending bleed. If it is in the brain, it leads to a stroke. If it is in the aorta (the biggest artery in the body, with the highest blood pressure) it could begin as a slow leak, and give him plenty of time to get to a hospital. It mean opening the chest wall, and replacing or actually putting in a gortex (yup, gortex) section, which then the body grows aortic tissue in. If the aneurysm is in the leg, it causes varicose veins, which can be helped with support stockings. See? It just depends upon where it is, and what vessel is involve. It can be a very small problem, to a very big one.

Answer 3

You don't specify whether this is a brain or aortic aneurysm. The answer to your question depends on this.
If he has a bleeding brain aneurysm, the answer is yes, this is very bad and it could kill him.
If it is an aortic aneurysm, the answer is more ambiguous. it depends on where the aneurysm is located, and how far it extends. The most danger part of an aneurysm is if it dissects, or splits the lining of the aorta away from the muscular wall (see link), This can cause major problems like kidney and liver failure, or cardiac failure, if it extends to the aortic valve or arch. The worst kind of failure of an aneurysm is a rupture, where it blows like a defect in a tire, if that happens, then death can happen in minutes.
The good news is, if your grandpa has a doctor monitoring his aneurysm, then they can possibly repair it with a surgery where a Dacron graft is installed over or replacing the damaged vessel.

Answer 4

An aneurysm is a weak place in an artery. The force of blood going through the artery can cause the weak area to get thinner (much like an overinflated tire). If the aneurysm begins to bleed or dissect, it could very well be fatal. I don't know if the doctor has told your family what the plan is, but they should.

Answer 5

An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel or vein. They sometimes burst without warning. A leaking one is exactly that - one that is bleeding slowly. Depending on his overall health, history and the location of the aneurysm, they may want to do surgery to repair it. There are several options now and again it depends on his health and the location. You should be able to find some information about this at www.webmd.com or at the National Institutes of Health web site, www.nih.com

Answer 6

Chad: I hope he's in a hospital. An aneurysm is a bleeding blood vessel IE that can rupture. It can be in the head, yes it can kill him, in minutes. It can also leave him a vegetable.
I hope this is operable, if so he should have it done right away. What seems to be the problem, why are you asking us this?

Answer 7

The Facts about Cerebral Aneurysm

A cerebral aneurysm (also known as an intracranial or intracerebral aneurysm) is a weak or thin spot on a blood vessel in the brain that balloons out and fills with blood. The bulging aneurysm can put pressure on a nerve or surrounding brain tissue. It may also leak or rupture, spilling blood into the surrounding tissue (called a hemorrhage). Some cerebral aneurysms, particularly those that are very small, do not bleed or cause other problems. Cerebral aneurysms can occur anywhere in the brain, but most are located along a loop of arteries that run between the underside of the brain and the base of the skull.

Brain aneurysms can occur in anyone, at any age. They are more common in adults than in children and slightly more common in women than in men. . The incidence of reported ruptured aneurysm is about 10 in every 100,000 persons per year (about 27,000 patients per year in the US), most commonly in people between ages 30 and 60 years.

Causes
Most cerebral aneurysms result from an inborn abnormality in an artery wall. Cerebral aneurysms are also more common in people with certain genetic diseases, such as connective tissue disorders and polycystic kidney disease, and certain circulatory disorders, such as arteriovenous malformations - congenital malformations in which a snarled tangle of arteries and veins in the brain disrupts blood flow.

Other causes include trauma or injury to the head, high blood pressure, infection, tumors, atherosclerosis (a blood vessel disease in which fats build up on the inside of artery walls) and other diseases of the vascular system, cigarette smoking, and drug abuse (particularly the habitual use of cocaine). Some investigators have speculated that oral contraceptives may increase the risk of developing aneurysms.

Dangers of Cerebral Aneurysm
Aneurysms may burst and bleed into the brain, causing serious complications including hemorrhagic stroke, permanent nerve damage, or death. Once it has burst, the aneurysm may burst again and rebleed into the brain, and additional aneurysms may also occur. More commonly, rupture may cause a subarachnoid hemorrhage - bleeding into the space between the skull bone and the brain.

A delayed but serious complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage is hydrocephalus, in which the excessive buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the skull dilates fluid pathways called ventricles that can swell and press on the brain tissue. Another delayed post-rupture complication is vasospasm, in which other blood vessels in the brain contract and limit blood flow to vital areas of the brain. This reduced blood flow can cause stroke or tissue damage.

Symptoms
Most cerebral aneurysms do not show symptoms until they either become very large or burst. Small, unchanging aneurysms generally will not produce symptoms, whereas a larger aneurysm that is steadily growing may press on tissues and nerves. Symptoms may include pain above and behind the eye; numbness, weakness, or paralysis on one side of the face; dilated pupils; and vision changes.

When an aneurysm hemorrhages, an individual may experience a sudden and extremely severe headache, double vision, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, and/or loss of consciousness. Patients usually describe the headache as "the worst headache of my life" and it is generally different in severity and intensity from other headaches patients may experience. "Sentinel" or warning headaches may result from an aneurysm that leaks for days to weeks prior to rupture. Only a minority of patients have a sentinel headache prior to aneurysm rupture.

Other signs that a cerebral aneurysm has burst include nausea and vomiting associated with a severe headache, a drooping eyelid, sensitivity to light, and change in mental status or level of awareness. Some individuals may have seizures. Individuals may lose consciousness briefly or go into prolonged coma. People experiencing this "worst headache," especially when it is combined with any other symptoms, should seek immediate medical attention.

Diagnosis
Most cerebral aneurysms go unnoticed until they rupture or are detected by brain imaging that may have been obtained for another condition. Several diagnostic methods are available to provide information about the aneurysm and the best form of treatment. The tests are usually obtained after a subarachnoid hemorrhage, to confirm the diagnosis of an aneurysm.

Answer 8

Well I pray they put him in the hospital. Well it could be something they can treat with medicine but most of the time it requires surgery to correct it. Yes It could kill him if not treated quick enough. Just talk with your family and let them tell you the procedures they plan on using. Just be patient with them. I know it is scary. My dad was diagnosed with asbestos cancer and I was like what is it and can we treat it. So just ask questions and that will help you understand it better.

Answer 9

It means he needs surgery
If its a brain aneurysm, it means he's bleeding into his brain, possibly leading to stroke or death
If its in the heart, the walls will weaken, possibly leading to desection (what John Ritter died of)

Answer 10

the blood in the anuirism may be bleeding out of the like sac its in, i think it could kill him if its left alone for a long time