{"id":32467,"date":"2025-05-05T12:50:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T07:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/05\/understanding-aneurysms-causes-symptoms-and-treatments-by-dr-anand-alurkar-jehangir-hospital\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T12:50:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T07:20:59","slug":"understanding-aneurysms-causes-symptoms-and-treatments-by-dr-anand-alurkar-jehangir-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwaliorbuzz.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/05\/understanding-aneurysms-causes-symptoms-and-treatments-by-dr-anand-alurkar-jehangir-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Aneurysms: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments by Dr Anand Alurkar, Jehangir Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><b>Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dr Anand Alurkar is a Senior Interventional Neurologist with 25 years of experience in this field. He has completed MBBS from the University of Pune, followed by MD in General Medicine and DM in Neurology. He was one of the first Neurologists in the country to be formally trained in Interventional Neurology. He is the Past President of Indian Stroke Association.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>His expertise includes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Subtraction Angiogram (DSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute Stroke Intervention (Mechanical Thrombectomy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aneurysm Coiling\u00a0 and Flow Divertor Stenting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVM\/AVF Embolisation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carotid and Intracranial Stenting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Q: What is an aneurysm?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: An aneurysm is a bulging area in the wall of a blood vessel. It can occur in different parts of the body, but the most serious ones are Brain Aneurysms (occurring in the blood vessels supplying the Brain)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an aneurysm bursts, it can cause life-threatening bleeding in the Brain, requiring urgent medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: What causes a Brain aneurysm?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Although most aneurysms develop because of a genetic tendency to have weaker blood vessel walls, other factors may also be responsible for development and rupture of an aneurysm, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure (hypertension) \u2013 puts extra strain on blood vessel walls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking \u2013 weakens blood vessels over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ageing \u2013 increases the risk as blood vessels lose elasticity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma or injury \u2013 may lead to aneurysm formation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Q: What are the symptoms of a Brain aneurysm?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Most Brain Aneurysms do not cause symptoms until they rupture and cause bleeding in the Brain. Such patients present to the hospital with a combination of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden, severe headache (often described as the \u201cworst headache of your life\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred or double vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of consciousness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convulsions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Q: How is a Brain aneurysm diagnosed?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Aneurysms are diagnosed using advanced imaging tests, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CT Scan (Computed Tomography): detects the haemorrhage caused by the aneurysm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MR Angiogram or CT Angiogram: detect most aneurysms in the brain, but not all.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Subtraction Angiogram (DSA): It is the most reliable and \u2018gold standard\u2019 test to detect brain aneurysms and plan their treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Q: What are the treatment options for a Brain Aneurysm?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A:\u00a0 Treatment options include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimally Invasive Treatment (Endovascular Procedure): these procedures are carried out via a small puncture in the groin artery, without opening the skull.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aneurysm Coiling: a thin tube (micro catheter) is inserted into the brain blood vessel to place tiny platinum coils within the aneurysm, sealing off the aneurysm. Coiling may be either \u2018Balloon assisted\u2019 or Stent Assisted\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flow Divertor Stenting : For large\/ giant and fusiform or dissecting Aneurysms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Surgery\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clipping (for brain aneurysms): A metal clip is placed at the neck of the aneurysm after opening the skull. It is a more invasive and risky option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observation and follow up: for small, incidentally detected aneurysms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Q: What facilities are available at Jehangir Hospital for Brain aneurysm treatment?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Jehangir Hospital is equipped with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced diagnostic tools for early detection and precise treatment planning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert neurology and vascular teams specialising in aneurysm management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency care services to handle aneurysm ruptures with rapid response.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A comprehensive catheterisation programme with two advanced Cath Labs (Catheterisation Laboratories) for minimally invasive procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Cath Lab facilities allow complex cardiac, neuro, and vascular procedures, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aneurysm coiling and stenting to repair blood vessels without open surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) and AVF (Arteriovenous Fistula) embolisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carotid and intracranial stenting for stroke prevention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical Thrombectomy for acute Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MMA embolization for Subdural Hematoma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These state-of-the-art procedures ensure faster recovery, minimal risks, and improved patient outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aneurysms can be life-threatening, but with early detection and advanced medical care, they can be managed effectively. Jehangir Hospital offers expert care, advanced diagnostics, and cutting-edge treatment to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or a loved one are at risk of an aneurysm or experiencing symptoms, seek medical advice immediately. Early intervention can save lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a family history of aneurysms or are at risk, regular check-ups can help detect them early and prevent complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, please visit: <\/span><b>www.jehangirhospital.com<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 5: Dr Anand Alurkar is a Senior Interventional Neurologist with 25 years of experience in this field. 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