“Is a brain aneurysm serious?”
I'm 40 years old and I was diagnosed with brain aneurysm. Is a brain aneurysm serious?
6 Answers
It can be serious. The risk depends on the size of the aneurysm. Aneurysms under 1 cm are considered a low risk for bleeding. Aneurysms that are 1 cm and larger are usually treated. If an aneurysm bursts, it is very serious and requires immediate treatment.
It certainly merits an evaluation to put the risk of it rupturing in to perspective. Only 50% of people survive the first rupture.