Aneurysm

The heart is the most important muscular organ in the human anatomy. It is located in the thoracic cavity medial to the lungs and posterior to the sternum. Its function is to pump the deoxygenated blood within the veins to the lungs for oxygen before pumping it to the rest of the body’s organs. Every cell in the body needs oxygen, without the oxygen, the cells will die. The heart works by following a sequence of electrical signals that cause the muscles in each chamber to contract in a specific…

Overview Stroke and hemorrhagic stroke A stroke is a brain attack. It is caused when blood flow to an area of brain is cut off. Brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die. After that, abilities for the brain cells in that area to memory and muscle control are lost. There are two main kinds of strokes: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke is the main kind of strokes and it takes up to 80% of all strokes. It is caused by a blockage of blood flow of part of the brain…

significant difference in mortality rate between neurological clippings and endovascular coiling, neurological clippings are superior to endovascular coiling. Neurological clipping is a surgical procedure that involves cutting off the blood flow of the aneurysm by using a metal clamp to clip the ballooned vein (NINDS, n.d.). A beneficial aspect of the neurological clipping is the affordability of the procedure. Neurological clippings are inexpensive, ranging from $18,233 to $55,308, depending on…

live x-rays during exams. Cerebral aneurysms often can be in susceptible areas of the brain, and usually, are considered somewhat high risk in nature. The use of endovascular coiling can prove to not only be successful, but beneficial in treatment to patients. This procedure is not all without risk; however, the benefits far exceed the cons when dealing with a potentially fatal condition. Endovascular coiling is an innovative approach to treating cerebral aneurysms and can…

into the cells of the brain. Something has caused damage to the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. This damage has allowed blood to escape the blood vessel and leak into the subarachnoid space. If the cause is an aneurysm, that aneurysm ruptured. The size of the aneurysm determines the size of the bleed. The brain is composed of four lobes: the frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital lobes. The brain also contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, basal ganglia, the limbic system, and…

3.4 Radiological manifestations: In our study, radiological examination showed that diffuse brain damage and brainstem injuries were present in 34 (51.5%) and 23 (34.9%) patients, respectively, and it was associated with increased mortality rate. 3.4.1 Computerized tomography (CT) scan: Different types of imaging studies are used in TBI patients due to missile wounds. In a hemodynamically stable patient, non-contrast enhanced CT scan is the preferred imaging modality.4-7,13,14,19, 20, 23,…

complete the surgery. “The standard treatment has been open surgical repair of the aneurysm by resecting the vessel and sewing a bypass graft in place” (Hinkle & Cheever, 2004, p. 841). The cross clamp that they use during surgery doesn’t allow the blood to flow through during the surgery along with the location of the surgery is common to have nerve damage. Failure to properly maintain pelvic blood flow during aneurysm repair may lead to a variety of problems, including postoperative sexual…

high-dose aspirin. These two medications have become the mainstay of treatment for prevention of coronary aneurysms development (Sundel, 2016). IVIG prevents aneurysms in a dose-dependent fashion and high-dose aspirin is used for both its antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. A single dose of 2 g/kg is given within 10 days of illness or later if a patient has persistent fever, aneurysms, or inflammation. This therapy reduces coronary artery abnormalities from 25% to 5% (Sundel, 2016).…

suffers from hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). This is a disorder of the blood vessels. As blood is the life source of the body, it can affect any aspect of our physiology. Blood vessels malformations can occur in the brain causing brain aneurysms…

tight-knit family. Growing up I’ve had plenty of role models, some not as great as others but still, they each taught me something. The two people that inspire me the most are my Pop-pop and my younger cousin Skyler. My Pop-pop survived a brain aneurysm and Skyler overcomes Cerebral Palsy everyday. The biggest thing Skyler and my Pop-Pop have taught me is how to keep going even when things get hard. They’ve been through hell and back with a smile on their face, and I try to do the same. I’ve…