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| | Aneurysm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | For example, certain wide-necked and inaccessible aneurysms currently still require surgical intervention, even though new methods (that use a type of stent) are already being studied and tested. | | | This operation became the standard of care for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms as microneurosurgical techniques were refined in the 1980' and 1990's. | | | Two recent studies seem to reflect particularly high risk of surgery in patients over 65 years of age and also suggest that early risks are higher in surgically treated patients. |
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| | Brain Aneurysm |
| | Unfortunately, the headache is often not recognized as being related to a brain aneurysm by patients or physicians. | | | Conventional angiography is the method of choice for detecting a brain aneurysm. | | | However, treating a brain aneurysm that's been detected early is quite possible, and can usually be done with little risk. |
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| | The surgical clipping of an intact and accesible aneurysm is usually a procedure of low risks without the future development of postoperative ischemia or vasospasm, which are often encountered with the clipping of ruptured aneurysms (leading to risk of death or disability). | | | A recent study followed 142 patients with unruptured aneurysms for a period of 14 years and found an average annual rupture incidence of 1.4%. | | | The timing of surgery is now recognized as an important factor in the prevention of complications associated with aneurysmal rupture. |
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| | Cerebral Aneurysm Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |
| | Following application of a local anesthetic, a small amount of this fluid (which protects the brain and spinal cord) is removed from the subarachnoid space—located between the spinal cord and the membranes that surround it—by surgical needle and tested to detect any bleeding or brain hemorrhage. | | | Patients usually describe the headache as & worst headache of my life” and it is generally different in severity and intensity from other headaches patients may experience. | | | Only a minority of patients have a sentinel headache prior to aneurysm rupture. |
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| | eMedicine - Brain, Aneurysm : Article by Federico C Vinas, MD |
| | The classic description of SAH that results from a ruptured intracranial aneurysm is a sudden and explosive headache that the patient describes as the worst headache of his or her life. | | | Left oblique cerebral angiogram in a patient with a proximal intracranial internal carotid artery aneurysm: The surgical approach to this aneurysm requires a craniotomy with an orbitotomy and drilling of the anterior clinoid process. | | | Newell DW, Elliott JP, Eskridge JM: Endovascular therapy for aneurysmal vasospasm. |
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| | Cerebral Aneurysms |
| | If an aneurysm bleeds, the patient almost always has a severe headache that prompts the patient to seek medical attention. | | | Patient selection is based on the individual patient and aneurysm anatomy. | | | In those patients where direct surgery is believed to have a higher risk, or be less effective, embolization may be offered. |
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http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/cerebro/aneurysm.html
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Aneurysm in the brain |
| | There may be signs of increased pressure within the brain (raised intracranial pressure) including swelling of the optic nerve (papilledema) or tiny hemorrhages into the retina of the eye, which are evident on careful eye examination. | | | This is considered a less invasive approach than brain surgery, and in the appropriate circumstances, it is regarded as the best form of treatment. | | | However, the incidence of ruptured aneurysm is approximately 10 out of 100,000 people per year. |
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| | New Treatment 'Roadmap' Improves Odds For Unusual Brain Aneurysm |
| | Aortic Aneurysm Associated With Decreased Incidence Of Atherosclerosis (September 13, 2005) -- Oddly enough, having an aneurysm in the ascending aorta is significantly associated with decreased incidence of atherosclerosis, according to a study by Yale School of Medicine researchers published... | | | In an attempt to develop better ways to treat patients with thrombotic aneurysms, the research team studied 68 patients with the disorder. | | | An important finding of the study was that, despite their solid mass, one-third of thrombotic aneurysms can be treated surgically with conventional clipping, the researchers noted. |
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| | Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) |
| | For patients with aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) as well as other neurovascular problems of the brain and spinal cord. | | | Treatment of brain AVMs has been greatly enhanced by adopting a team approach utilizing combined modality therapy. | | | Treatment of a brain AVM has been greatly facilitated by the team approach. |
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http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/neurovascular/v-s-93-4.htm
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| | Aneurysm Surgery |
| | The aneurysm can be seen by a number of techniques, the most reliable and accurate of which is an angiogram. | | | This study sets up the road map of the blood supply to the brain, and brings the anatomy of the aneurysm to light. | | | Despite more than thirty years of painstaking research into the problem, only three clinical treatments appear to be effective in concert: the so-called "Triple H" therapy. |
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| | BRAIN & NEURO SURGERY INFORMATION CENTER |
| | We'll also offer details ranging from Brain Surgery'shistory as the first of successful medical procedures, through its high-tech advances of today, and offer a glimpse of what's on the horizon. | | | You can learn of some of our patients' experiences with Brain Surgery with a click right here. | | | The purpose of this Website is NOT to make you into a Brain Surgeon; rather, it is to give you useable, non-technical information about the conditions which require surgery in this most important area of our body. |
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| | Brain aneurysm |
| | This procedure, also known as a spinal tap, involves the use of a needle to extract a small amount of the fluid that protects your brain and spinal cord. | | | To try to prevent the development of a brain aneurysm or lessen the risk of rupture: | | | One end of the channel begins inside one of the ventricles in the brain. |
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| | AVM & Aneurysm & Brain Injury Information |
| | A preview of the extensiveness of brain surgery and the recuperative process afterwards. | | | Brain surgery is something most people would shudder at. | | | For patients with arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) as well as other neurovascular problems of the brain and spinal cord. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Aneurysm |
| | This is called an endovascular repair, a new technique, which should only be performed by experienced physicians. | | | Call your physician for if you develop any new mass on your body, whether or not it is throbbing. | | | Updated by: Norman S. Kato, MD, Surgeon with the Cardiac Care Medical Group, Encino, CA. |
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| | Brain Storm Aneurysm Page |
| | Research results show new technique for treating brain aneurysms is superior to surgery - | | | Neurosurgeons testing cooling method to treat brain aneurysms | | | Mayo Clinic to Examine Family History of Aneurysms - |
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| | The Brain Aneurysm Foundation >> Information |
| | Having survived a ruptured aneurysm is a very difficult experience to have gone through and can be extremely unsettling. | | | Gathering information about your condition can help ease this fear, help begin the healing process, and help bring a sense of comfort and support during a trying time. | | | Legal Notice & Terms and Conditions of Use • © 2004 Brain Aneurysm Foundation • Website by IX Interactive Inc. |
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| | Brain Injury Association of Maine Resources |
| | The Network's primary focus is positive communication between persons with brain injury, family members/caregivers/friends of persons with brain injury, those many professionals who treat persons with brain injury and community members in order to create positive changes and enhance public awareness and knowledge of acquired/traumatic brain injury. | | | This site is dedicated to providing information and support for brain tumor patients, family members and health care professionals while supporting innovative research into better treatment options and a cure for brain tumors. | | | If you need advice and resources to assist you in caring for an individual with brain injury, this may be a helpful site. |
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| | The Brain Aneurysm Foundation |
| | Donations are used to educate the public about brain aneurysms, support patients and families, and develop awareness programs and educational materials for hospitals, clinics, and other institutions worldwide. | | | Read about recovery and what to expect after treatment, share your story with other survivors, and learn how you can help. | | | Learn more about our mission, who makes up the medical advisory board, what we publish, and how to contact us. |
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| | Stroke, Aneurysm, and Brain Attack |
| | Serves as an information and support organization for brain aneurysm patients, their families, and the medical community. | | | Traumatic aneurysms can be categorized histologically as true, false, or mixed, with false aneurysms being the most common. | | | Although found in patients of all ages, intracranial aneurysms are more common in the pediatric population and may occur as the result of either blunt or penetrating trauma. |
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| | UW Medicine Neurosurgery, Seattle, University of Washington Neurological Surgery, we specialize in Brain Surgery, ... |
| | UW Medicine Neurosurgery, Seattle, University of Washington Neurological Surgery, we specialize in Brain Surgery, Aneurysm, Epilepsy, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Peripheral, Pain, Research, Spine, Stroke, Trauma, Tumors, Vascular | | | - Please visit our 2 new sections: Chiari Malformation and Syringomeylia and UW Medicine Brain Aneurysm Center at Harborview Medical Center. | | | "Functional Brain Mapping for Brain Tumors and Epilepsy Surgery" |
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| | Aneurysm Center - HeartCenterOnline: |
| | All of our patient guides are edited by our Physician Advisory Board. | | | Take one of our quizzes to test your health knowledge and learn something new: | | | Click on any term below to read our complete patient education guide. |
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| | WFU Interventional Neuroradiology Aneurysm Therapy |
| | This technology is now in worldwide use and demonstrates very satisfactory results for patients treated in this way. | | | This can cause a very severe neurological injury or even death, but many patients can make a very good recovery with intensive neurosurgical care. | | | Some patients are unsuitable for surgery or have an aneurysm that involves a high element of risk because of the location of the aneurysm, the condition of the patient, or other factors. |
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| | Cerebral Brain Aneurysms |
| | Most aneurysms present with hemorrhage which results in a sudden severe headache or unconsciousness. | | | Most patients who have aneurysms have no symptoms. | | | CT Angiography: is a noninvasive way of seeing brain blood vessels but often does not give well defined images with which to plan treatment. |
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| | Brain Aneurysms Contents |
| | Fiancé's Brain Aneurysm (Deborah Pace, 6 Jul 95) | | | An Encounter With Death-A Maltese Experience (Charles Borg-Galea, 26 May 97) | | | A Family History of Aneurysms (George Emery, 12 May 97) |
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| | Brain Aneurysm and Aneurysms Information |
| | In California, endovascular therapy of unruptured cerebral aneurysms is associated with less risk of adverse outcomes, lower hospital charges and shorter hospital stays as compared with surgery. | | | Unruptured brain aneurysms are sometimes treated to prevent rupture. | | | Learn more about treatment options for a brain aneurysm. |
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| | New device saves lives in difficult brain aneurysm cases |
| | HOUSTON--(Sept. 30, 2002)--A new stent developed for the treatment of brain aneurysms was used for the first time in the United States at Baylor College of Medicine and The Methodist Hospital last week, saving the lives of three patients who would have not been eligible for traditional treatment due to a wide aneurysm neck. | | | The new device will affect up to 25 percent of all brain aneurysm cases, making treatment more safe and permanent. | | | The stent, called the Neuroform Microdelivery System, allows doctors to treat aneurysms with small metal coils designed to keep blood flow out of the area and to prevent rupture. |
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| | Cerebral Aneurysm - Page 1 - HeartCenterOnline: |
| | If treatment is chosen, the surgeon may recommend surgery or less–invasive techniques. | | | The decision to treat an unruptured aneurysm with no symptoms is somewhat controversial. | | | This is a very serious medical condition that requires immediate treatment. |
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| | Aneurysm & AVM Support |
| | That stated, I hasten to add that any narrative, medical or anecdotal, regarding any type of vascular aneurysm or AVM, is, and shall always be, welcomed and encouraged. | | | Narratives may cover anything the author feels is pertinent to his/her aneurysm or AVM experience. | | | Narratives describing symptoms prior to finding the aneurysm; diagnostic procedure(s); pre- and post- operative hospital experiences; patient/physician relationship and interactions; complications; recovery/rehabilitation experiences; coping with deficits; grief management (particularly for those losing a loved one); stategies for handling financial stress; etc., all can be instrumental in alleviating anxiety and facilitating healing. |
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| | Matrix Coils Enhance Brain Aneurysm Treatment |
| | A much less-invasive technique than major surgery, coiling is a viable alternative for many patients whose aneurysms might otherwise go untreated. | | | A next-generation bioabsorbable copolymer coated coil, shown in preclinical animal trials to improve brain aneurysm treatment, is now being deployed by neurosurgeons at the Center for Endovascular Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. | | | The microcatheter is tracked through the patient's blood vessels (arteries), from the femoral artery up into the brain and to the site of the brain aneurysm. |
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| | MedlinePlus: Aneurysms |
| | FDA Approves First-of-Kind Device to Treat Descending Thoracic Aneurysms (Food and Drug Administration) | | | Cerebral Aneurysm (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) | | | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Treatments (Society of Interventional Radiology) |
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| | The Cleveland Clinic has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the (JCAHO) More... | | | The Neuroscience Center diagnoses and treats various conditions, including brain tumors, brain aneurysms, movement disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and back and neck disorders. | | | The Cleveland Clinic Neuroscience Center is a state-of-the-art facility with world-class neurologists, neurosurgeons and scientists. |
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| | Aneurysms |
| | The most common symptom of a brain aneurysm is a severe headache. | | | There are many symptoms of a brain aneurysm and each person with an aneurysm may not experience the same symtoms. | | | There are also aneurysms that are not present in the brain. |
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| | Laura's Passing |
| | We support our troops and thank you for being so brave, your in our prayers, thoughts, and want you all to come home safe and soon. | | | It was confirmed to OneStor earlier today from Joan Di Tursi Laura's previous manager that Laura had passed away in her sleep last night Thursday August 26th of a Brain aneurysm. | | | Our Hearts go out to Laura's family and friends who have asked that rather then sending flowers you donate on behalf of Laura to Project Angel Food. |
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| | Healthopedia.com - Cerebral Aneurysm (Brain Aneurysm) |
| | You are here : Healthopedia.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Diseases and Conditions > Cerebral Aneurysm | | | A cerebral aneurysm is an area where a blood vessel in the brain weakens. | | | Category : Health Centers > Brain and Nervous System |
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| | Aneurysm, brain definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | Aneurysm, brain definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms | | | The word "aneurysm" comes from the Greek "aneurysma" meaning "a widening." A brain aneurysm is a small aneurysm that looks like a berry and classically occurs at the point at which a cerebral artery departs from the circular artery (the circle of Willis) at the base of the brain. | | | At the area of an aneurysm, there is typically a bulge and the wall is weakened and may rupture. |
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| | M David Tilson Home Page: THE ANEURYSM INFORMATION PROJECT |
| | Rupture of an aneurysm in the brain causes stroke, and rupture of an aneurysm in the abdomen causes shock. | | | There is presently a controlled, randomized, multi-center trial being carried out in the Veterans Administration Hospitals to try to answer the question as to when the size of the aneurysm indicates that the surgical risk for the patient has become less than the risk from rupture. | | | Most vascular surgeons would agree that a 5-6 cm aneurysm should be repaired, unless other medical factors in a patient make the operation too risky. |
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| | ABC News: Neil Young Recovering From Brain Aneurysm |
| | Young had a dangerous brain aneurysm and was treated successfully by the minimally invasive neuroradiology team here. | | | NEW YORK Apr 1, 2005 — Neil Young was treated for a brain aneurysm this week and remains hospitalized, although doctors expect a full recovery, his publicist said Friday. | | | Rock Veteran Neil Young Treated for Brain Aneurysm, Doctors Expect a Full Recovery |
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