"Some data we have suggest 6% to 9% of the population have one." But many aneurysms don't rupture, and so a lot of us never realize we have one, Riina says. Even if an MRI or other imaging scan stumbles onto an aneurysm, "We don't even recommend treatment unless it's is above a certain size, or a person has a family history of ruptured aneurysms," he says. read more
If a brain aneurysm bursts, it’s an emergency situation that can result in a stroke, brain damage, and even death if not treated immediately. Not all aneurysms will rupture. Around 6 million people in the United States have aneurysms that haven’t ruptured, according to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. read more