Brain Aneurysm
A brain aneurysm is a weak area in a brain artery that bulges outward. If it ruptures, it can cause bleeding around the brain. Some aneurysms remain unnoticed until discovered during imaging.
Symptoms
Many cause no symptoms. A rupture may cause a sudden, extremely severe headache, vomiting, neck stiffness, loss of consciousness or neurological problems.
How interventional radiology treats it
Endovascular coiling involves guiding a catheter to the aneurysm and placing tiny coils inside it to reduce blood flow into the bulge. In selected cases, a flow-diverting stent may be used. Follow-up scans help check the treatment.
Whether this treatment suits you depends on your scans and overall health. A consultation is the first step.
Your doctors
Talk to an interventional radiologist.
Bring any scans or reports you have. We’ll tell you whether this treatment is an option.