Emory Healthcare A brain, or cerebral, aneurysm is a common problem. Brain aneurysms are often found when evaluating a different, unrelated symptom. Given that this is a silent but potentially life-threatening disorder, catching an unruptured aneurysm gives you options on how to best handle it.
Emory Neurosurgery experts provide the unparalleled care you deserve. We support and care for you from diagnosis to recovery, and every step in between.
Emory Healthcare is at the forefront of research for brain aneurysms. U.S. News & World Report ranks us nationally in the Top 40 for neurosurgery.
We see one of the largest volumes of brain aneurysm cases in the U.S. Our team specializes in innovative treatments for both unruptured aneurysms and ruptured aneurysms, including emergency surgery.
An aneurysm starts at a weak point on an artery. As the heart pumps blood, every second, of every day, that weak point can get stretched further and further, resulting in a blister or balloon-like bubble off of the artery.
That bulge is an aneurysm, and it may be dangerous because the weak part of the artery may burst and lead to bleeding in the brain (a hemorrhagic stroke). This is a life-threatening situation and can result in lifelong disability or even death. Characteristics of the patient and the aneurysm are important to figure out in order to know whether an aneurysm is at high or low risk of rupture.
The cause of cerebral aneurysm is unknown, but certain risk factors may make you more likely to develop one.
Risks for a brain aneurysm include:
We diagnose a brain aneurysm with minimally invasive imaging tests, such as:
We offer cutting-edge treatment options for cerebral aneurysms.
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