An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in a blood vessel, usually an artery (rather than a vein). There are a number of types of aneurysms:
The greatest danger of an aneurysm is that it could burst, or rupture. A rupture happens when the “balloon” in the blood vessel gets too big. In most cases where rupture occurs, the patient does not survive. However, if diagnosed early enough, most aneurysms can be treated with great success.
UCSD’s Section of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery specializes in treating all types of blood vessel-related conditions, including aneurysms. Our surgical team is comprised of highly skilled surgeons who employ advanced, cutting-edge techniques to treat aneurysms.
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