When a brain aneurysm fallings-out, the outcome is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. As per the severity of the hemorrhage, brain destruction or death may be the outcome.
Risk Factors
Brain aneurysms can affect anyone, but people with atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) are at high risk of forming brain aneurysms.
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation also states that brain aneurysms are most common in people between 35 and 60 years old. Unlikely men, Women are more expected to get aneurysms due to low estrogen levels after menopause. If aneurysms run in your immediate family, your risk of having one is higher. …show more content…
A person may get the propensity to form aneurysms, or it may grow because of toughening of the arteries and aging. The below mentioned risk factors may increase your risk for an aneurysm or, if you already affected with an aneurysm, may double your risk of it bursting:
• Previous history of aneurysm. People who already had a brain aneurysm are more likely to have