An aneurysm is the enlargement of an artery caused by weakness in the arterial wall. Often there are no symptoms, but a ruptured aneurysm can lead to fatal complications.
The normal diameter of the aorta(large artery) is between 2 and 3 centimeters (cm) but in the aneurysm condition, it can bulge to beyond 5 cm.
Aneurysms of the arteries that supply the brain with blood are known as Cerebral aneurysm.
An aneurysm can also occur in a peripheral artery. Peripheral aneurysms are less likely to rupture than aortic aneurysms.
Any condition that causes your artery walls to weaken can bring one on. The most common culprits are atherosclerosis and high blood
A ruptured aneurysm needs emergency surgery. Without immediate repair, patients have a low chance of survival.
