A brain (cerebral) aneurysm is a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain. And while most brain aneurysms don’t cause problems, sometimes an aneurysm bursts, or ruptures. Blood may spill into the area between the brain and the skull (subarachnoid hemorrhage). This bleeding in the brain is also called a hemorrhagic stroke. The bleeding may lead to brain damage or even death.
Although the diagnosis of a brain aneurysm is scary, there are several treatment and monitoring options which can lead to better outcomes.
This excellent 3D medical animation describes how aneurysms form in the circle of Willis and how they can rupture. Symptoms and treatments such as surgical clipping and endovascular coiling are also explained. We thank Nucleus Medical Media for sharing this public YouTube video.
As part of Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month (September), the goal of the Maine Brain Aneurysm Awareness Committee is to educate the general public about brain aneurysms and the possible signs and treatments to promote earlier diagnosis and treatments.
Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis’, treatments, and general support on our website.