An aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of a blood vessel. It can occur anywhere in the body, but most commonly occurs in the brain, abdominal aorta, and legs. If left untreated, an aneurysm can rupture and cause life-threatening bleeding. It is important to understand the different types of aneurysms, their causes and available treatments.

1. Types, Causes and treatments
ANEURYSM

2. WHAT IS ANEURYSM?
An aneurysm is the enlargement of an artery caused by
weakness in the arterial wall. Often there are no symptoms,
but a ruptured aneurysm can lead to fatal complications.

3. ANEURYSM
TYPES OF

4. AORTIC ANEURYSM
The normal diameter of the aorta(large artery) is
between 2 and 3 centimeters (cm) but in the aneurysm
condition, it can bulge to beyond 5 cm.

5. CEREBRAL ANEURYSM
Aneurysms of the arteries that supply the brain with
blood are known as Cerebral aneurysm.

6. PERIPHERAL ANEURYSM
An aneurysm can also occur in a peripheral
artery. Peripheral aneurysms are less likely to
rupture than aortic aneurysms.

7. WHAT CAUSES AN
ANEURYSM?
Any condition that causes your artery walls to weaken
can bring one on. The most common culprits are
atherosclerosis and high blood pressure.

8. TREATMENT
A ruptured aneurysm needs emergency
surgery. Without immediate repair, patients
have a low chance of survival.

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