Aneurysm Causes
The first breath is the most difficult, causing a small bulge to appear in the balloon wall. Each successive breath comes easier; the balloon expands, filling bystanders with wonder. Unbeknownst to those observing, each breath moves the balloon closer to the point of rupture. A small tear occurs. Boom! The balloon disintegrates. An aneurysm goes through a similar series of events, but with a more tramatic effect. Unfortunately, the cause of an aneurysm is not as simple as a single breath, but so complex that the root cause is to this point still hidden. Most of the information relating to aneurysms and their causes is focused on how pre-existing medical conditions and lifestyle choices exacerbate an aneurysm. In my eyes, aneurysms are an ever
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Unfortunately, even the most qualified and aware members of the medical field can miss an aneurysm if they are not looking for it. Often, aneurysms are asymptomatic, until they pose a very real threat to the patient's well being. What if the root cause of aneurysms is found? Is there a certain genetic sequence that predisposes a human to developing aneurysms or are they solely caused by overuse and mistreatment? Such a discovery could allow medical professionals to prevent the formation of harmful aneurysms and make preventative treatment a possibility, instead of waiting until an aneurysm has …show more content…
It is known, however, that men are much more susceptible to the development of many types of aneurysms, while women rarely develop any type of aneurysm. Within the genetic makeup of men and women lies a dissimilarity that is the cornerstone to understanding aneurysms. Finding the genetic predisposition could also be expedited by comparing the ethnic backgrounds of patients and finding the common link. Certain ethnic groups, such as Caucasian, experience aneurysms more frequently. By discovering this root cause, treatments will no longer be confined to the time after the initial discovery; instead, treatment could begin early in a patient’s
Unfortunately, even the most qualified and aware members of the medical field can miss an aneurysm if they are not looking for it. Often, aneurysms are asymptomatic, until they pose a very real threat to the patient's well being. What if the root cause of aneurysms is found? Is there a certain genetic sequence that predisposes a human to developing aneurysms or are they solely caused by overuse and mistreatment? Such a discovery could allow medical professionals to prevent the formation of harmful aneurysms and make preventative treatment a possibility, instead of waiting until an aneurysm has …show more content…
It is known, however, that men are much more susceptible to the development of many types of aneurysms, while women rarely develop any type of aneurysm. Within the genetic makeup of men and women lies a dissimilarity that is the cornerstone to understanding aneurysms. Finding the genetic predisposition could also be expedited by comparing the ethnic backgrounds of patients and finding the common link. Certain ethnic groups, such as Caucasian, experience aneurysms more frequently. By discovering this root cause, treatments will no longer be confined to the time after the initial discovery; instead, treatment could begin early in a patient’s