brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Brain Aneurysms
Causes of Brain Aneurysms
Many cerebral aneurysms result from a weakness in the artery wall that is present at birth (congenital). Others are caused by Atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque or fatty material in the wall of blood vessels). Other aneurysms result from bacterial or fungal infections in the wall of the artery that develop after use of illicit intravenous drugs such as heroin. Such infections usually start elsewhere in the body, typically in a Infective Endocarditis , before spreading to the wall of the artery. Factors that increase the risk of having a brain aneurysms may include Hereditary Overview of Connective Tissue Disorders in Children (such as A first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or child) who has had an aneurysm High Blood Pressure None Cigarette smoking A substance use disorder 