Aneurysms

[rangerrebew]

Aneurysms
 
An aneurysm is a bulge or "ballooning" in the wall of an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body. If an aneurysm grows large, it can burst and cause dangerous bleeding or even death.

Most aneurysms occur in the aorta, the main artery that runs from the heart through the chest and abdomen. Aneurysms also can happen in arteries in the brain, heart and other parts of the body. If an aneurysm in the brain bursts, it causes a stroke.

Aneurysms can develop and become large before causing any symptoms. Often doctors can stop aneurysms from bursting if they find and treat them early. They use imaging tests to find aneurysms. Often aneurysms are found by chance during tests done for other reasons. Medicines and surgery are the two main treatments for aneurysms.

https://medlineplus.gov/aneurysms.html

[Applewood]

Years ago, my aunt died fro an aneurysm.  Back then, only a few aneurysms could be fixed.  Hers wasn't one of them. She was discharged to my parents' care and told she could live another 30 years or go tomorrow.   

Less than a week later, she suffered a fatal stroke. 

Today more aneurysms can be successfully treated, although there are still significant risks of complications and death.  I just wush these treatment  were available when my aunt suffered a aneurysm.  She might have lived longer.