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Brain Aneurysm Foundation

 

The Brain Aneurysm Foundation is the world's only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to providing critical awareness, education, support and research funding to reduce the incidence of brain aneurysm ruptures.

  

A brain aneurysm, also referred to as a cerebral aneurysm or intracranial aneurysm (IA), is a weak bulging spot on the wall of a brain artery very much like a thin balloon or weak spot on an inner tube. Over time, the blood flow within the artery pounds against the thinned portion of the wall and aneurysms form silently from wear and tear on the arteries. As the artery wall becomes gradually thinner from the dilation, the blood flow causes the weakened wall to swell outward. This pressure may cause the aneurysm to rupture and allow blood to escape into the space around the brain. A ruptured brain aneurysm commonly requires advanced surgical treatment

Warning Signs/ Symptoms

 

Unruptured brain aneurysms are typically completely asymptomatic. These aneurysms are typically small in size, usually less than one half inch in diameter. However, large unruptured aneurysms can occasionally press on the brain or the nerves stemming out of the brain and may result in various neurological symptoms. Any individual experiencing some or all of the following symptoms, regardless of age, should undergo immediate and careful evaluation by a physician.

  • Localized Headache

  • Dilated pupils

  • Blurred or double vision

  • Pain above and behind eye

  • Weakness and numbness

  • Difficulty speaking

 

Ruptured brain aneurysms usually result in a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), which is defined as bleeding into the subarachnoid space. When blood escapes into the space around the brain, it can cause sudden symptoms.

 

Seek Medical Attention Immediately If You Are Experiencing Some Or All Of These Symptoms:

  • Sudden severe headache, the worst headache of your life

  • Loss of consciousness

  • Nausea/Vomiting

  • Stiff Neck

  • Sudden blurred or double vision

  • Sudden pain above/behind the eye or difficulty seeing

  • Sudden change in mental status/awareness

  • Sudden trouble walking or dizziness

  • Sudden weakness and numbness

  • Sensitivity to light (photophobia)

  • Seizure

  • Drooping eyelid

 

More Information can be found at www.bafound.org

    

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