Explore the fundamentals of brain aneurysms in this informative UCLA MDChat featuring neurosurgeon Geoffrey Colby, MD, PhD. Gain insights into the causes, diagnosis, and risk factors associated with aneurysms. Delve into topics such as blood vessel anatomy, types of aneurysms, and their formation in the brain's vascular system. Learn about subarachnoid hemorrhage, its risk factors, and the progression from aneurysm formation to rupture. Discover how aneurysm location and size impact treatment decisions. Understand the symptoms of a ruptured brain aneurysm and the increasing use of noninvasive vascular imaging for diagnosis. Examine advanced diagnostic techniques like Catheter Cerebral Angiogram and Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA). Conclude with an overview of customized treatment plans for brain aneurysms.
Brain Aneurysms - The Basics - Geoffrey Colby, MD - UCLAMDChat
University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
What is an aneurysm?
Blood vessels are tubes made of layers
Main types of aneurysms
Branches of the internal carotid artery
Many aneurysms arise at the circle of Willis
Major brain vessels exist in the subarachnoid space
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)
Aneurysms and Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (aSAH)
aSAH Risk Factors!
Aneurysm formation to rupture
Aneurysm Feature: Location
Aneurysm Feature: Size
Aneurysm dome size vs. thickness
Data Summary
Symptoms of a ruptured brain ancurysm!
Increased use of noninvasive vascular imaging of the head
Catheter Cerebral Angiogram
Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)
Customized Plan
Taught by
UCLA Health
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5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
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It was useful in providing me the basics for understand brain aneurysms for a school project that I have to do. I would love to see some more information about the treatment plans and which treatment is appropriate for which type of aneurysm.
