It’s Medical Mondays with UC Health. Today, we are talking with Dr. Aaron Grossman, assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery, who specializes in brain aneurysms at UC Health.
Q: What is a brain aneurysm and how common are they?
A: An aneurysm is an out-pouching along the blood vessel in the brain like a balloon on the side of a garden hose. One in 50 people have a brain aneurysm, and they typically don’t cause any symptoms at all. Very rarely an aneurysm can burst or rupture.
Q: How do you know when you are having a ruptured brain aneurysm?
A: If a brain aneurysm ruptures, it can feel suddenly like the worst headache of your life, and it’s a life-threatening event. You need to call 9-1-1 to bring you to UC.
Q: As an interventional neurologist, how do you treat brain aneurysms?
A: I specialize in a procedure from inside the blood vessels to block off blood flow to the aneurysm and prevent rupture.
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