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Health Tip: What May Cause an Aneurysm by HealthFinder Posted Fri 16 Jul 2010 10:00am (HealthDay News) -- Aneurysm is the medical term for a bulging area of an artery that's stretched out like a balloon. It occurs when the artery wall becomes weak or damaged. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute lists these possible causes of an aneurysm: Being older. Having plaque buildup inside an artery (atherosclerosis). Having Read on »

Health Tip: What May Cause an Aneurysm by Medline Plus Posted Fri 16 Jul 2010 6:00am A bulge in an artery By Diana Kohnle Friday, July 16, 2010 (HealthDay News) -- Aneurysm is the medical term for a bulging area of an artery that's stretched out like a balloon. It occurs when the artery wall becomes weak or damaged. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute lists these possible causes Read on »

Aneurysm - The Silent Killer by Diana Y. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 20 May 2008 9:01am aneurysms, enabling their treatment before a medical emergency occurs. Left untreated, aneurysms may tear or burst (a ruptured aneurysm). Ruptures are very painful events that cause... and cause a blood clot in the aneurysm, thus sealing it off. In some cases, aneurysms will be closely monitored instead of aggressively treated, to see if the aneurysm is stable Read on »

Healthy Moms Dictionary - Aneurysm by Cascia T. Posted Mon 26 Jan 2009 3:51pm at birth or from high blood pressure. When a brain aneurysm ruptures it can cause a severe headache, nausea, vomiting, decreased consciousness, and can be live threatening.... Dilated pupils Double vision Pain above and behind your eye Localized headache If you have these symptoms you may have a ruptured brain aneurysm. Localized headache Nausia Read on »

Paucis Verbis card: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage by Michelle Lin Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 05 Mar 2010 12:00am Left anterior communicating artery aneurysm and subarachnoid hemorrhage Atraumatic subarachnoid bleeds are most commonly caused by ruptured intracranial aneurysms. This installment of the Paucis Verbis (In a Few Words) e-card series reviews the current management, knowledge, and challenges in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Feel free Read on »

Cerebral Aneurysms in Polycystic Kidney Disease by Matt S. Posted Sat 10 Jan 2009 12:00am One of the extra-renal manifestations of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney is the presence of cerebral aneurysms. Since often these aneurysms are asymptomatic until they rupture, causing severe neurologic problems as well as possibly being fatal, one might think that all patients with ADPKD should be screened using either MRI or CT scan. However Read on »

Medical Marijuana and Aneurysms by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Sun 21 Mar 2010 2:41am pill or liquid form. Medical Marijuana and Aneurysms There have been no studies suggesting the benefits or adverse effects of medical marijuana and aneurysms. There have been reports by patients that suggest benefits occurring following repair of aneurysms of the effects caused by the surgery. Research also suggests that people who use marijuana Read on »

Genetics Home Reference: familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection by nih.gov Posted Thu 24 Feb 2011 3:06pm weakened and stretched (aortic dilatation), causing a bulge in the blood vessel wall (an aneurysm). Stretching of the aorta may also lead to a sudden tearing of the layers... of these abnormalities may vary even within the same family. Aortic aneurysms typically have no symptoms. Aortic dissections usually cause severe, sudden chest pain, and may also result Read on »

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Silent Threat by ShapeUp .. Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:49pm ANNOUNCER: An aneurysm is an abnormal enlargement or bulging of an artery, caused by damage or weakness in a blood vessel wall. If left untreated, the vessel can burst and become deadly. THOMAS RILES, MD: Aneurysms can occur in almost any part of the body. They can occur in the aorta, in the abdomen, in the chest, in the brain. They can occur Read on »

Learn the Facts Behind Aneurysms [Digg] by Cascia T. Posted Mon 02 Feb 2009 10:54pm Aneurysms are more common than most people think. This article explores all the different types of aneurysms with a major focus on brain aneurysms. An aneurysm is a localized widening of a vein, artery or the heart. There is usually a bulge at the point of the aneurysm. Read on »