aneurysms
Dangerous vessel swellings
Aneurysms is the plural of aneurysm, a bulge in the wall of a blood vessel caused by weakness in the arterial wall.
The danger is rupture—a burst aneurysm in the brain or aorta is often fatal.
The scan revealed two small aneurysms.
Aneurysms may develop silently over years before causing symptoms.
Oxygen-rich blood conduit
- aortaChief arterial trunk
- cerebralRelating to intellect
- thoracicOf the chest region
- abdominalOf the belly region
intracranial · basilar · blood vessel · arterial · bulge · dilation · fusiform · lumen
Anatomical cutting and examination
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- subarachnoidBeneath the arachnoid membrane
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
thrombosis · embolism · stenosis · atherosclerosis · occlusion · coarctation · congenital · acquired
Violent tearing apart
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- 911Crisis response number
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
ER · ICU · critical · resuscitation · stabilize · trauma center · triage · code
Piece cut out
- coilingLooping around repeatedly
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
- graftIllicit political gain
- microsurgeryMagnified procedures on minute structures
craniotomy · embolization · bypass · resection · repair · fenestration · occlusion · pipeline
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
- family historyRecord of ancestors
- geneticsScience of hereditary transmission
- ageDuration of existence
blood pressure · cholesterol · atherosclerosis · infection · trauma
Blood vessel X-ray
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- MRAMagnetic vessel imaging
CTA · screening · imaging · Doppler · contrast dye · catheter · surveillance · monitoring
Cranial pain
- neck stiffnessCervical muscle rigidity
- drooping eyelidLid that sags downward
- photophobiaAbnormal aversion to brightness
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
confusion · seizure · loss of consciousness · back pain · abdominal pain
artery
Oxygen-rich blood conduit
abdominal · intracranial · basilar · blood vessel · arterial · bulge · dilation · fusiform · lumen · wall
dissection
Anatomical cutting and examination
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- subarachnoidBeneath the arachnoid membrane
bleeding · thrombosis · embolism · stenosis · atherosclerosis · occlusion · coarctation · congenital · acquired · mycotic
rupture
Violent tearing apart
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- 911Crisis response number
ambulance · ER · ICU · critical · resuscitation · stabilize · trauma center · triage · code · urgent
clipping
Piece cut out
microsurgery · craniotomy · embolization · bypass · resection · repair · fenestration · occlusion · pipeline · neurosurgery
hypertension
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
- family historyRecord of ancestors
- geneticsScience of hereditary transmission
age · blood pressure · cholesterol · atherosclerosis · infection · trauma
angiogram
Blood vessel X-ray
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
MRA · CTA · screening · imaging · Doppler · contrast dye · catheter · surveillance · monitoring · watchful waiting
headache
Cranial pain
- neck stiffnessCervical muscle rigidity
- drooping eyelidLid that sags downward
- photophobiaAbnormal aversion to brightness
nausea · confusion · seizure · loss of consciousness · back pain · abdominal pain
aneurysmsstenosis
Abnormal bodily narrowing
blockages · occlusions · atherosclerosis · thrombosis · embolism
- brain aneurysmBulging cranial blood vessel
- cerebral aneurysmBulging artery in brain
- aortic aneurysmBulging in major artery
- ruptured aneurysmTorn vascular swelling