Experts think brain aneurysms form and grow because blood flowing through the blood vessel puts pressure on a weak area of the vessel wall. This can increase the size of the brain aneurysm. If the …

Apr 2, 2025 · Overview An aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel. An aneurysm can break open. This is called a rupture. A ruptured aneurysm causes bleeding inside the body. It …

Apr 26, 2025 · A condition that increases your risk of developing a brain aneurysm. These disorders include polycystic kidney disease, coarctation of the aorta or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, among others.

Oct 26, 2024 · The aneurysm can burst and cause bleeding in the space between the brain and the tissues covering the brain, known as the subarachnoid space. A brain aneurysm is the most common …

Apr 3, 2025 · An aneurysm in the lower part of the aorta can grow slowly and silently. Know the symptoms of this dangerous condition and the treatment.

Sep 25, 2024 · "We think there's likely a genetic component, something that predisposes individuals to developing an aneurysm, and then perhaps a secondary injury to the blood vessel," he explains.

Feb 28, 2025 · Brain aneurysm and polycystic kidney disease ADPKD causes changes in the walls of blood vessels that can weaken them. This can lead to the formation of a bulge or pouch called an …

Apr 10, 2025 · The classic genetic disease that lead to aortic aneurysm and dissection is Marfan syndrome. However, the most common genetic abnormality associated with ascending aortic …

Jul 20, 2024 · The cause is often unknown. Rarely, coarctation of the aorta can happen later in life. Conditions or events that can narrow the aorta and cause this condition include: Traumatic injury. An …

Apr 18, 2025 · A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a weakened area in the upper part of the body's main artery, called the aorta. Aneurysms can develop anywhere in the aorta, including near the heart.