Aneurysms

An aneurysm (or aneurism) is an abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel which, if it ruptures, can cause death or disability.

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Reviewed May 2011

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Title:	Circulatory system
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	The heart, blood and blood vessels make up the circulatory system, which services all the cells in the body. Wastes are taken away and exchanged with oxygen and food nutrients. Common problems of the circulatory system include an aneurysm, atherosclerosis, heart disease, high blood pressure and varicose veins.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Aneurysm
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, such as an artery. Aneurysms most commonly develop along the aorta (the body's main blood vessel) and in blood vessels of the brain. If an aneurysm ruptures, death can occur in minutes.
Date:	May 2011

Title:	Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a bleed usually associated with aneurysms or other weakened blood vessels of the brain. It can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Causes include a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, ruptured arteriovenous malformation (AVM), or trauma such as a blow to the head.
Date:	May 2011

Title:	Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Publisher:	Department of Health Western Australia
Description:	Surveillance imaging algorithm for patients with suspected or known abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Date:	Oct 2010

Title:	Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair follow-up
Publisher:	Department of Health Western Australia
Description:	Surveillance imaging algorithm for follow-up of patients with endovascular aneurysm repair.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Aneurysm - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	An aneurysm is a swelling that occurs in an artery or vein when its wall is weakened.
Date:	Nov 2009

Title:	Interventional radiological treatment of intracranial (brain) aneurysms
Publisher:	The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:	Detailed information for consumers and carers about interventional radiological treatment of intracranial (brain) aneurysms - including what an aneurysm is and what does the treatment involve, how to prepare for the treatment, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:	May 2009

Title:	Stroke - haemorrhagic.
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Blood is flowing from the heart along the common carotid artery to the middle cerebral artery. The force of blood pulsing through the artery, and the weakened arterial walls, cause the aneurysm to burst. Nearby arterioles also burst - causing a haemorrhagic stroke.
Date:	Aug 2003

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