Mind Over Matter: An Exploration of Treatment Planning for Cerebral Aneurysms
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v12i4.5369Keywords:
Brain, Aneurysms, Cerebral Aneurysm, Age, Risk Factors, Lifestyle, Seriousness, TreatmentAbstract
Cerebral aneurysms are a condition that remain asymptomatic until a possibly fatal rupture. Diagnostic procedures such as CT scans, MRIs, and lumbar punctures were reviewed and discussed. Treatment options – surgical, endovascular, and therapeutic – were also discussed and detailed. A case study was presented on a male who had a cerebral aneurysm. Age was reviewed as a crucial aspect to consider when deciding between treatment options as it affects a patient’s medical condition. Lifestyle was also an aspect to consider as it reveals hidden risks specific to the patient. Finally, the seriousness of the aneurysm itself was discussed as the location, size, and shape affect the risk level and urgency of rupture and treatment. The factors were discussed in terms of the patient and the choice of treatment was also reviewed.
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