An aneurysm is blood-filled bulging of a blood vessel. Aneuryms are caused by weakening of the vessel wall. Aneurysms commonly occur in the aorta or the arteries in base of the brain. If the aneurysm is not detected and treated the aneurysm will expand and there is a risk it will rupture, causing major hemorrage.
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