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Is there a way to know if i have a brain aneurysm or not?

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Start with a full ..: History and physical by your doctor, including a family history with discussion about aneurysm. Discuss with your doctor any concerns or symptoms you may have that are causing you to think you have an aneurysm. Depending on your specific situation, if imaging is desired, the best first imaging test to get for screening for aneurysm is an magnetic resonance angiogram (mra) of the head.

Answered 8/22/2013

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Usually asymptomatic: Brain aneurysms are usually asymptomatic. Autopsy studies suggest up to 10% of the population may have an unruptured brain aneurysm. These usually come to light when a patient presents with a devastating bleed and "the worst headache of their life".Routine screening(brain mri/mra) is not done unless there is a family history of brain aneurysms.Detailed doctor's exam may find some hints of aneurysm.

Answered 8/30/2013

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