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What age can you get an brain aneurysm?

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Dr. J Roberts answered

Any age: Most cerebral aneurysms are acquired from poorly controlled HTN (hypertension), but some are congenital... Think of errors in collagen metabolism, for example.

Answered 9/22/2016

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Dr. Abhineet Chowdhary answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Any age : Aneurysms can occur in any age group but often rupture in your 40-50s. Risk factors for rupture and growth include smoking and uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Answered 7/4/2017

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