This will be the second surgery she's had in the last several months to remove an aneurysm from her brain. What is an aneurysm, you ask? Here's what wikipedia says:
An aneurysm is a localized, blood-filled dilation (bulge) of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall. Aneurysms most commonly occur in arteries at the base of the brain and in the aorta (the main artery coming out of the heart), a so-called aortic aneurysm. The bulge in a blood vessel can burst and lead to death at any time. The larger an aneurysm becomes, the more likely it is to burst. Aneurysms can usually be treated.
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Here is some information from the Mayo Clinic:
- -Brain aneurysms sometimes run in families.
- -Hypertension and Smoking are related to increased risk of aneurysms, and can worsen conditions.
- -Smoking can lead to multiple aneurysms.
- -Short, rapid increases in blood-pressure associated with straining and lifting heavy objects can also lead to aneurysms.
The National Institutes of Health also has good, reliable information. Click here for more.
While some surgeries can be called routine, it is always a good thing to give good thoughts and many prayers for anyone undergoing surgery. And let us also hope for a quick and easy recovery.
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