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Aneurysm / Rupture
	Some of the different types of aneurysms include: Abdominal / aortic - in an artery in the abdomen (mid-section) or closer to the heart Cerebral - in an artery in the brain Thoracic aortic - in an artery in the chest area Peripheral - in the large arteries that run down the legs and behind the knees Cerebral Aneurysms A brain aneurysm is a weak bulging spot in an artery of the brain. Brain aneurysms are often the result of a congenital weakness (present at birth) in the muscle layer of the blood vessel wall. They may also be caused by infections, injury and nutritional deficiencies. A ruptured aneurysm is most often accompanied by a severe headache that demands medical attention. Once detected, most brain aneurysms can be repaired with microsurgery.
Aneurysm / Rupture is linked to:
	Hypertension Atherosclerosis