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Aneurism

What is an aneurism and what causes it? My maternal aunt grace Yolande Joseph suffered an aneurism in March and died in April also why aneurism can be deadly too.

Aneurism

An aneurysm is basically a swelling in the wall of a blood vessel, either because of build up within the vessels or weakness in the walls. The reason they are fatal is because this build up can sometimes burst leading to other complications and possibly death. Here is a link which may provide some info on aneurysms and some possible causes.

https://www.heartcenteronline.com/The_Aneurysm_Center.html

Offtopic but, This topic should probably be moved to the Health and Medical issues board

Edited: malexander on 23rd Aug, 2004 - 2:58pm

Aneurism Health & Special Psychology

Wife told to treat aneurysm with ice

The wife of a man suffering a life-threatening aneurysm says she was fobbed off by the 111 call centre and told to put an icepack on him after he complained of agonising back pain. Ref. Source 3