Aneurysms are a ballooning or widening of a vessel, normally it occurs in the circle of Willis. Aneurysms are generally an acquired problem and possibly genetic in nature. Some health conditions are associated with aneurysms are:
- Marfan Syndrome
- polycystic kidney disease
- neurofibromatosis
- high blood pressure
- tobacco use
- alcohol consumption
Some symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm are:
- severe headache
- stiff neck
- vomiting
- nausea
- altered mental status
Diagnostic test that can be performed are as follows:
- MRI
- CT
- Lumbar puncture
- cerebral angiogram
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