Aneurysm

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Care for Aneurysm at NewYork-Presbyterian

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is considered one of the top U.S. hospitals for the treatment of brain aneurysms.

Our neurology and neurosurgery departments consistently rank among the top five in the country, according News and World Report.

The neurologists, neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offer the most innovative, up-to-date treatments for cerebral aneurysms and the full range of neurological disorders.

Along with brain aneurysm treatment, NewYork-Presbyterian is also a leader in brain aneurysm research.

What is a Brain Aneurysm?

An aneurysm is a bulge or blister in an artery wall that develops as the vessel wall becomes stretched and weakened from an infection, injury, or high blood pressure, or because of a genetic weakness in the artery.

Aneurysms can become life threatening when they rupture and hemorrhage. Aneurysms can also burst and leak blood into the cerebrospinal fluid, or even the brain itself.

Arterial bleeding can cause increased pressure in the brain cavity and reduce the flow of blood to brain tissue. In both cases, the result may be a stroke.

Learn more about the symptoms of brain aneurysms.