Post by masders on Feb 15, 2024 4:32:04 GMT -5
The place where the large blood vessels in the brain divide can be a "real bomb", an aneurysm, which does not know when it might explode. Aneurysms or enlarged arteries are usually congenital anomalies, which may be present for a longer time in the patient, even though the latter may not feel any symptoms. According to Prof. Dr. Jovica Ugrinovski, neurosurgeon at the "Acibadem Sistina" clinical hospital, aneurysms cannot be diagnosed during routine check-ups as they do not actually show any signs. In most cases, it is discovered when it has exploded, a condition that puts the patient's life at risk. What are the risk factors for aneurysm development? The causes of aneurysm development can be a genetic predisposition or atherosclerosis which is part of the aging process.
The following risk factors can increase the risk of aneurysm occurrence, and in case the latter already exists, then they can increase the risk of its bursting: Family history . Patients who have relatives in their family who have had an aneurysm in the brain, it is very likely that this disease will also appear in them. Previous Moldova Email List aneurysm. Patients who have previously had an Aneurysm are most likely to have this disease appear again. Gender. Women have a higher risk of being affected by this disease compared to men. High blood pressure. Patients with high blood pressure have a greater risk of aneurysm rupture and brain hemorrhage. Smoking. Smoking not only causes high blood pressure, it also increases the risk of an aneurysm bursting. Usually an aneurysm bursts when there is a sudden increase in blood pressure, followed by stress and experiencing strong emotions.
Also, strenuous physical activity and lifting heavy weights can cause the aneurysm to burst. But on the other hand, the aneurysm can burst even during the period when you are resting or sleeping. How to distinguish aneurysm, are there symptoms? Most aneurysms have no symptoms and in most cases it is discovered incidentally during diagnostic procedures. In other cases, if the aneurysm puts pressure on the tissue around the brain, it can cause severe headaches, changes in speech, neck pain and blurred (blurred) vision. A typical symptom of an aneurysm is the closing of one eyelid. In other cases, due to headache or dizziness, the patient is given a magnetic resonance, by which this disease is diagnosed. Symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm can often appear suddenly. In the event of the following symptoms, you should immediately contact the doctor: Severe and immediate headache, unlike other times Pain in the neck Nausea and vomiting Sensitivity to light Loss of consciousness Attack / attack How is an aneurysm treated? In case of aneurysm burst, surgical operation must be performed within 72 hours.
The following risk factors can increase the risk of aneurysm occurrence, and in case the latter already exists, then they can increase the risk of its bursting: Family history . Patients who have relatives in their family who have had an aneurysm in the brain, it is very likely that this disease will also appear in them. Previous Moldova Email List aneurysm. Patients who have previously had an Aneurysm are most likely to have this disease appear again. Gender. Women have a higher risk of being affected by this disease compared to men. High blood pressure. Patients with high blood pressure have a greater risk of aneurysm rupture and brain hemorrhage. Smoking. Smoking not only causes high blood pressure, it also increases the risk of an aneurysm bursting. Usually an aneurysm bursts when there is a sudden increase in blood pressure, followed by stress and experiencing strong emotions.
Also, strenuous physical activity and lifting heavy weights can cause the aneurysm to burst. But on the other hand, the aneurysm can burst even during the period when you are resting or sleeping. How to distinguish aneurysm, are there symptoms? Most aneurysms have no symptoms and in most cases it is discovered incidentally during diagnostic procedures. In other cases, if the aneurysm puts pressure on the tissue around the brain, it can cause severe headaches, changes in speech, neck pain and blurred (blurred) vision. A typical symptom of an aneurysm is the closing of one eyelid. In other cases, due to headache or dizziness, the patient is given a magnetic resonance, by which this disease is diagnosed. Symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm can often appear suddenly. In the event of the following symptoms, you should immediately contact the doctor: Severe and immediate headache, unlike other times Pain in the neck Nausea and vomiting Sensitivity to light Loss of consciousness Attack / attack How is an aneurysm treated? In case of aneurysm burst, surgical operation must be performed within 72 hours.