2007-07-13 09:20:47 · 9 answers · asked by cynthia_rodensal 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It is a weak spot in a blood vessel that causes it to swell out like a mini-balloon. The risk is that it will pop.
2007-07-13 09:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An aneurysm (or aneurism) is localized, blood-filled dilation (bulge) of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall.[1] 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), a so-called aortic aneurysm. The bulge in a blood vessel can burst and lead to death at any time, much like a bulge in an over-inflated innertube. The larger an aneurysm becomes, the more likely it is to burst. Aneurysms can be treated.
2007-07-13 16:27:04 · answer #2 · answered by Witchblade_1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An aneurysm is a weak spot in the wall of an artery. It's only dangerous when pressure from the blood traveling through the artery is high enough to break through the aneurysm. When this happens, you bleed to death, quickly. Sometimes, though, the aneurysm will leak instead of bursting. Symptoms of a leaking aneurysm depend on where the leakage occurs. Sometimes, if it occurs in the brain, the symptoms are like those of a stroke: paralysis, weakness, especially in the facial muscles.
2007-07-13 16:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by devilbaby_st 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Picture an over-filled water balloon that bursts from the water pressure inside the balloon. When the same thing happens in an artery it is called an aneurysm.
2007-07-13 16:26:17 · answer #4 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An aneurysm is a localized, pathological, blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel caused by a disease or weakening of the vessel's wall.
For an explanation of specific types of aneurysms, visit the mayo clinic website at www.mayoclinic.com and run the word through their search engine.
2007-07-13 16:23:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is an unnatural bulging of the walls of an artery or vein in your circulatory system. Generally this is a very dangerous condition, and if detected in advance is almost always immediately treated. Left untreated an aneurysm can rupture causing serious injury, paralysis or even death.
2007-07-13 16:28:19 · answer #6 · answered by utarch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is like a bulge or ballooning effect inside of an artery. When it becomes too large it will burst and cause bleeding. The most serious occurs in the aorta, which is main artery which carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. They can also occur in the brain, intestine, neck, spleen, in back of the knees. Sometimes they can be spotted before they burst. Others are not and sudden death can occur.
2007-07-13 16:27:09 · answer #7 · answered by emtd65 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
an·eu·rysm also an·eu·rism (Än'yÉ-rÄz'Ém)
n. A localized, pathological, blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel caused by a disease or weakening of the vessel's wall.
2007-07-13 16:23:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
simply a blood vessel leaking in your head, it's possible to save someone from the end result of this by getting them to a hospital right away.
2007-07-13 16:24:27 · answer #9 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋