Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a "cherry" aneurysm?
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I think what your cousin's doctor was describing was a "berry" aneurysm, which is a type of aneurysm that forms where arteries in the brain branch off from each other.(The name comes from their appearance--they look like a small berry.)  They are thought to be due to congenital weakness in the arterial walls. They are usually small, and not the kind of thing that tend to burst abruptly. There have been cases when they are only discovered incidentally at autopsy.  They can cause problems, however, and they tend to occur at multiple sites. They'll probably just follow him up periodically to make sure there aren't any issues.
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I'd have to say yes, because I have read about cases where doctors have used ferrofluids to help seal off aneurysms. They inject the ferrofluids into the body far from the site of the aneurysm, then use magnetic probes to manipulate the ferrofluids until they are blocking the aneurysm from inside. Then, they can cauterize the aneurysm without cauterizing the entire blood vessel, because the ferrofluid is being held in place magnetically. Since blood is mostly water and contains dissolved salts, I'd say those ferrofluids would be able to work in salt water, too. I saw this in Popular Science magazine, but it was an old issue, from many years ago. I can't say any closer than that.\n\n20 NOV 06, 2219 hrs, GMT.
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Obviously- Wrong! Or maybe pnemunoultramicroscopicvolcanoiosisinfratube!\n   Or u can always try foriegn lingo.
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Hello,\nI pasted a website that has really great info. on aneurysms.  You should check it out. As for a support group in your area, I would suggest going to the hospital or nursing home she is in (or if she's not in one, check with a local hospital) and checking with a social worker. They are the most well-informed individual's when it comes to the type of information you're looking for.  If that doesn't work, try the hospital's patient advocate.\n\nGood luck to all of you.\n\n\n\n\nhttp://www.cedars-sinai.edu/1146.html?wt.srch=1&cpid=google&kw=brain+aneurysm
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Not to panic, but these are symptoms consistent with very serious conditions including aneurysm or hydracephelus promarily. If I were you I would get to the ER for a brain CT STAT. Seriously dont wait if the pain hasnt subsided with analgesics it could be very critical. Let me know if you have more questions mcc_md@yahoo.com
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hi .. instead of getting useless worries why not have some simple knowledge about it .. \n\nSTROKE IDENTIFICATION: \n\nMy friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word, I agreed. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. Seriously. please read: \n\nDuring a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the afternoon. Ingrid's husband called later saying that his wife had been taken to the hospital and passed away. She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some stroke victims don't die, they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. \n\nIt only takes a minute to read this... \n\nA neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within three hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke . . . totally. He said the trick was having a stroke recognized, diagnosed and then getting the patient medically cared for within three hours, which is tough. \n\nRECOGNIZING A STROKE \n\nThank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps. \n\nRead and Learn! \n\nSometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. \n\nNow doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: \n\nS *Ask the individual to SMILE. \n\nT *Ask the person to TALK, \nto SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE. (Coherently) (i.e. . . It is sunny out today) \n\nR *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. \n\nNOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke. \n\nhope it will help ..
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I would say both... An Aneurysm is the dilitation of the wall of an artery, vein or heart. When aneurysms grow too large, they can rupture and the bleeding can be life threatening. The Aorta is the large artery leaving the heart. All blood pumped out of the left ventricle travels through the aorta on its way to other parts of the body.
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No. Urban legend. See http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/visine.asp
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Left Anterior Descending Artery\n\nCause many times people get heartattacks due to blockage in this artery, and it happens both fast and unexpectedly.
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I'm a Registered Nurse, and I have worked with seriously injured people. You need a CAT Scan.  You may have a subdural hematoma. This can be very serious, and life-threatening unless it is treated.  Go to a neurologist.  If it happens at night, go to the emergency room.  Have some drive you.  Let me know how you make out.
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sounds like a stroke...never heard of gm beret
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Ask  your doctor, that sounds too extreme
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This phrase referrs to a female loosing her virginity. Most females will have some minor bleeding the first time they have sexual relations, because the hymen inside of the vagina is broken/torn. The cherry referrs to the bleeding, the "popped" referrs to the hymen getting broken.\n\nNo, men do not have a "cherry"
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I'm not sure about an arrow (though I seem to recall our neuro-physiology lecturer reporting such a case) but, a few years ago, a comedy actor over here in the UK (Gorden Kaye - and yes, the spelling is correct!) was in a car crash and a metal pole went through his skull and brain. He was critically ill and everyone thought it was over, but he made a great recovery and went on to tour with the stage version of the TV show ('Allo, 'allo) for some time after.\n\nIf that is anything to go by, yes, it is possible (if it avoids the brain stem)!
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I think you just ruptured a blood vessel in my brain.  Can you phrase that better?
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Basically, it's plaque buildup in your aorta.  Atheromas can cause embolisms, stroke, etc.
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No, he had a small aneurism, which bled into his brain and caused his death.  \nWell, it's as good a guess as any!