Brain aneurysm surgery is a lifesaving medical procedure that attempts to repair a bulging, weakened area in the wall of a brain artery. A brain aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in an artery in the ...

Aneurysm growth is not always predictable. Growth can increase the risk of rupture and bleeding into the brain, which can be life threatening. Because of this, people should work with a doctor to ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Large, irregularly shaped aneurysms are more likely to rupture and become fatal. Preventive surgery can save lives, but it has a 4-10% complication rate. Managing your blood pressure and staying ...

A ruptured aortic aneurysm can be fatal, but it’s often possible to treat an aneurysm before it tears open and causes a severe bleeding event. An aortic aneurysm is a bulge that forms somewhere in the ...

About one in every 50 people has an unruptured brain aneurysm. It was not clear whether Ms. Kardashian had experienced symptoms. By Alexandra E. Petri and Dani Blum Kim Kardashian, the reality ...