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A brain aneurysm (also called a cerebral aneurysm) is a blister-like bulge in a weak part of a blood vessel in your brain. It can go unnoticed for a long time. In fact, 1-6 percent of Americans has an aneurysm they don’t know about. If left untreated, however, the pressure of the blood causes that area of wall of the blood vessel to become even weaker, which allows the aneurysm to grow. Eventually the aneurysm may burst, which causes a stroke.
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Swedish Video Resources
| What is cerebral aneurysm? | |
| In this video, Dr. David Newell defines and explains what a cerebral aneurysm is. Using a model and animation, Dr. Newell shows where an aneurysm can be located, as well as discusses the risks involved when an aneurysm ruptures. (1:33) | |
| What causes cerebral aneurysms? | |
| In this video, Dr. David Newell explains what causes cerebral aneurysms, and answers common questions that patients have about aneurysms. (1:51) | |
| Warning signs and symptoms of aneurysms | |
| In this video, Dr. David Newell explains the warning signs and symptoms of aneurysms. The cardinal sign of an aneurysm rupture is a sudden, severe headache, which is unmistakable, and usually described as the worst headache of a patient's life. (1:43) | |
| What are aneurysm treatments? | |
| Dr. David Newell explains treatment options for aneurysms. There are two main treatments. The classic treatment is open surgery to clip the aneurysm. Another treatment option is endovascular coiling. (1:23) | |
| What is aneurysm clipping? | |
| Dr. David Newell explains what clipping of an aneurysm is. When the clip is applied, the blood supply is cut off into the aneurysm. (2:24) | |
| What is aneurysm coiling? | |
| Dr. David Newell explains what endovascular coiling is. A coil is inserted into the mouth or neck of the aneurysm . The coil blocks blood from entering the aneurysm and it eventually clots off and seals off. (1:26) |
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Swedish Cerebrovascular Center
550 17th AvenueSuite 110
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-320-3470
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