Can an aneurysm lead to stroke?

Yes: A ruptured aneurysm produces a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which can create local vasospasm and decreased blood flow to areas of brain and resultant stroke.

Yes: Intracranial aneurysms can rupture and cause hemorrhagic stroke . Carotid artery aneurysm is rare but cause emboli or clot to brain and stroke.

Yes. : Yes. An aneurysm can cause a stroke. There are two ways to have a stroke. A hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding) or ischemic stroke (blockage). The bigger concern with aneurysms is a hemorrhage, especially with intracranial (in the brain) aneurysms. If the aneurysm ruptures, there is bleeding in the brain and brain tissues are damaged. Aneurysms can also form clots due to low flow.