Brain Aneurysm

The Forsyth Stroke and Neurosciences Center combines the talents of a multidisciplinary team and innovative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to prevent or minimize the neurologic impact of cerebral aneurysms. Dedicated to comprehensive care, the center coordinates all aspects of each patient's individualized treatment plan, which may include surgery, interventional neuroradiology, stereotactic radiation and/or rehabilitation.

What is a brain aneurysm?

Cerebral aneurysms are abnormal bubbles on the blood vessels (usually arteries) in and around the brain. The gravest threat an aneurysm poses is that it will burst and cause a stroke or life-threatening massive bleeding (hemorrhage). If an aneurysm ruptures, the patient must be treated immediately in order to have a chance of survival. But even if it doesn't rupture, a large aneurysm can impede circulation and contribute to the formation of blood clots.

Brain aneurysms are typically the result of a congenital (inherited) weakness in artery walls. Smoking also increases a person's risk of developing a cerebral aneurysm.

Our physicians provide an individualized assessment to each patient and each aneurysm. In general, treatment depends on the size, location and configuration of the aneurysm, as well as the age of the patient. The decision to treat or to monitor a cerebral aneurysm has to be made for each patient individually after a thorough, careful evaluation of all options and known risk factors.

Tests and treatment options for brain aneurysm

Our physicians use sophisticated interventional technology to treat brain aneurysms. Learn more

Rehabilitation for brain injuries

Rehabilitation plays a vital role in the recovery of stroke survivors and other patients afflicted by physical, speech and cognition deficits. Learn more