Brain Aneurysms: FAQs with Rafael Tamargo, M.D.
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Rafael Tamargo, M.D., explains what a brain aneurysm is, what steps to take if you have this diagnosis, available surgical options and anticipated outcomes from each surgical option. Learn more at: www.hopkinsmedi...
Questions Answered:
1. What is a brain aneurysm? 0:03
2. How would someone know if they had a brain aneurysm? 1:05
3. What steps should one take when diagnosed with a brain aneurysm? 2:47
4. What are the treatment options for brain aneurysms? 3:39
5. How should one go about choosing a neurosurgeon for the treatment of a brain aneurysm? 6:32
6. What are the anticipated outcomes following brain aneurysm surgery? 8:24
In July of 1998 I had a very large 3cm fusiform aneurysm of the left posterior cerebral artery when I was 14 years old. It was thankfully found by accident because I started having a major headache with some visual disturbances. I went to the ER to get it checked out and last minute one of the doctors recommended I get a CAT scan, just in case. After that, they came back and asked for more tests with contrast. I knew then something was up. After a little while the head of the Neuro dept for my hospital came in and asked to speak to my parents privately, this is when I really started to freak. The doctor couldn't even look at us in the eye and instead stared at the floor and fidgeted while he explained that there was no way anyone at our hospital would even touch me because it was way out of their league. Thankfully I live only about 1-1.5 hrs from John's Hopkins, so I was sent there by ambulance because they were too scared of the pressure change of the med-evac helicopter. Dr. Tamargo was actually my surgeon and was absolutely wonderful. The odds(if I remember correctly I was told that I had less than a 20% chance of me making it through everything.) were definitely not in my favor considering the placement and mainly it's giant size, they were surprised that I didn't already have major vision issues. I just wished I would make it through the surgery alive and with no major deficits like not being blind, deaf or paralysed. Dr. Tamargo and his team did an amazing job and I made it through surgery and recovery with no major issues. I always recommend people go to Johns Hopkins for whatever medical issues they have, it's been the #1 hospital in the US for many many years for a reason, they are the best.
Thanks for sharing, Kathryn.
I'm so happy to hear you made it through 💖 I've been looking here on CZcams about brain aneurysm as my mum today has been diagnosed with two and I'm so scared if she will make it through this, but she is older and has other health issues so it's not looking very good for her.
@@holliesaunders4439 I really hope your mom is ok now.
Dr. Tamargo clipped two small unruptured aneurysms in April. While they were small, my most recent imaging showed outpouching. That is a sign that the aneurysm was unstable. When the doctor got to them, he saw blood swirling within the aneurysms. The vessel wall was very thin. He estimated I was within two months of a rupture. My operation was on a Tuesday and I was discharged on Saturday without restrictions. Dr. Tamargo is a skilled surgeon. He is also very kind. During his career, he has performed close to 900 clipping surgeries. If you need neurosurgery, he is your guy and Johns Hopkins is the place to go.
How small?
I have been lucky to have been diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm at 6-7 mm . My next step is to have a angiogram which will be in two weeks from now but my neurosurgeon has already said it needs a clip and they have to elevate my brain to get to it. It all sounds very bad but I look at it this way...it didn't rupture as of today. They will clamp it. I feel very fortunate that the found it and they with operation can and will control it. I'm a nurse and I know the risk of surgery but I am fully ready to take the risk than walk around with a time bomb in my head. Yep I'm going to lose some of my hair and maybe all of it but if that's what it takes to keep me alive then so be it. I feel lucky mine dud not go unnoticed and that I stand a very good chance of survival. Praise be to God.
Hi Karen. I also have an unruptured aneurysm. I was told i need to have surgery to get it clipped. Mine is 5 mm. Im scared but I trust in Jesus and know everything will turn out great! I just had an angiogram done last friday. If you want to talk you can email me at sperez06@yahoo.com
sandra perez hi. I just experienced acute headache and blurred vision. It only lasted ten minutes but the headache lasted me three days. Can you tell me what symptoms did you have to tell you you had an aneurism in the brain. Thank you
@@Mamaosa63 Hey Marston, well i was experiencing a feeling of pressure in my head every time I lay down. In the past i have experienced visual disturbances where I couldn't see right. That would last about 20 to 30 minutes and then I would get a headache after it passed. But according to my doctors that had nothing to do with my aneurysm nor the feeling of pressure in my head. They told me usually people dont have any symptoms. I notice i had those visual disturbances when I was under a lot of stress.
They told me those disturbances were an occular migrane and they dont know what causes them. I even had my eyes checked and my retina but everything was fine. I am also very sensitive to bright lights.
God bless u n all the best
Thanks for all the great information! I have an unruptured aneurysm and this helps. Thanks!
So….I had a 22 mm fusiform cerebral aneurysm that was near the optic nerve on my right eye that did not rupture. I initially noticed changes in my vision, that morphed into double vision before an MRI was ordered. Listening to this video I am feeling quite blessed. I do still have some issues, partly worsened due to some significant stress that occurred 2 years post treatment. I am grateful to my neurosurgeon at U W Madison who performed the endovasular stent and coil placement. Today I am pain free and, except for vision issues, able to live a full life!
Dr. Tamargo, very educational, informative video, thanks so much!
About to be 13 years on the 6th since my late sister, Sandra "Sandy" Stanford had it. It hurts to find that she's not here anymore, but here spiritually. She was a mom of 4 children, 2 boys, 2 girls, and 3 grandchildren. She was 46, born on January 24, 1963, and departed this universe on October 7, 2009, on one of my nephew's birthday. What a shame her short life ended tragically, 2 days after I spoke with her on the phone. I miss sleeping at her house on weekends when I was a youngster. About to memorialize her tomorrow.
Great explanation video. Thank you!
My husband has rupture aneurysm and instead of them doing surfery they living him to died. Am so broken am begging for a doctor to do the surgery. All over the world
Very clear information ..thankyou
Thank you for sharing I had a SAH in 2013 which they coiled it still having issues with short term memory cognitive impairment and the headaches has not let me how long does this last?
Lisa Rogers I was diagnosed last week with basilar anuerism. Looking for answers I would very much like to hear your experiences! Right now I am completely in the dark. Terrified! Sorry you're having problems. I offered up a prayer for you!
Lisa G. Woods How did you know you had an aneurism. What symptoms did you have.
My mom going to coiling...she have a panic head and neck pain and admitted in icu. Now she is normal. Dr. Said need a open or coiling . I visited some.of neuro surgen finally i decided to coiling.
Its very expesive...but help of some good people i am going to surhery on 3rd of july2022
I haven't had any reason to think I have an aneurysm, but I've been quite anxious about various medical problems recently (out of the blue, just anxiety I guess) including aneurysms. What are the odds that an aneurysm forms and that it could burst?
My friend collapsed last night due to this. Was taken to Vancouver General hospital but for some reason, no surgery was made and he was immediately taken out of life support. Family was told there's not much the doctors can do. Hepassed away at noon time today. Just wondering why no surgery was immediately made.
Hi Jancen, thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide an answer to your question via this form of communication.
Hi Jancen, sad situation. I can’t get help they don’t won’t investigate my symptoms at all. Why wait right?
@@JohnsHopkinsMedicine my sister in law got her two small Bains erupted and while she was operated by the doctor another vain erupted and now she is in coma and the doctor says she has aneurysm. She is in Athens still in coma.
@@jomarsworld1980 , we are sorry to hear about what your sister in law is going through. If your family is interested in a second opinion please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.
I have 2 brain aneurysm the one on the right was 7.7mm and it burst. I had coils put in then went back and found out that it was still leaking. Had another surgery with more coiling and a stent. Went back and found out the the coils were decompress on the stent. I have to go back in December to get checked again. I was just wondering how many times can they put coils in and if it will burst again. Any information would be appreciated appreciated
Thanks for the detailed explanation! This is question is for a family member, it was diagnosed that my family member has couple of aneurysm's in her brain and now she is due for a knee surgery and she is 52 yrs old. Any known complications to get a knee replacement while having an aneurysm?
We suggest talking to a doctor about specific medical questions.
Thank you for helping. Im very scared my head hurts a lot. It's been 3 hrs hurting but I have no insurance. I live in the best country in the world.
Hi, thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408.
Search out Dr. Joel Wallach regarding Aneurysms
thank you very much it was very helpful.
I lost my sister a year ago due to this, mulago couldn't do much to save her, rip dear
I was just diagnosed with a
Saccular aneurysm of the right periophthalmic distal cavernous carotid
artery, 2.6 mm X 3.44 mm projecting medially. My neurosurgeon said he just wants to monitor it. Is this normal or should I get a second opinion
yes. sometimes that is the treatment ,I believe its call waiting and observing...
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Thank you 🙏🏻💜🐰
I'm 26 and have a 3 cm aneurysm in my circle of Willis , but docs didn't think it was a threat and won't do anything until it grows. Messed up right ?
No, very conservative.
Limerick502 hi. I just experienced acute headache and blurred vision. It only lasted ten minutes but the headache lasted me three days. Can you tell me what symptoms did you have to tell you had an aneurism in the brain. Thank you
Not necessarily messed up. When my sister died from a ruptured brain aneurysm, her neurosurgeon suggest her siblings and children be tested. They found that I had a 3mm aneurysm. Since it was so small, we decided to watch it through yearly imaging. Aftet 10 years, it showed signs of instability. My local neurosurgeon said it should be clipped. A second opinion said it was still small so we should continue monitoring it yearly. Since I had conflicting opinions, I went down to Johns Hopkins and saw Dr. Tamargo He agreed I needed surgery. When he got to the aneurysms (I had two), the walls of the vessel were so thin he could see the blood swirling within the aneurysms. I was a couple of months away from a rupture. Are you sure your aneurysm is 3cm and not 3mm? Huge difference.
He is just saying , watching and waiting
I have a question my cousin died a month ago while driving he had a brain aneurysm he hit many signs trees and bushes when they found him his foot was still on the gas... does that make sense?
Hi Win Ros, For questions we suggest reaching out to your cousin's doctor and/or another medical professional.
@@JohnsHopkinsMedicine I had a reason for asking is that okay with you?
@@winros3042 bro what are u talking about
I have a brain aneurysm now Blake Hospital is where I went 2 Dr Tally he's a neurologist that did my surgery I had no insurance but he still did my surgery he said my anurysm did not rupture the neurologist said 2 me he covered the anurysm & tied it also he clapped the vessel I am so scared I'm 34 years old & so nervous
Mine is 8mm and it will be clipped.
My is 8mm to
Sharon stones had a brain aneurysm after she stole my driver's license and social security card and passport and broke my right foot then I went to St. Joseph emergency room and then the emergency room gave me pain pills ,then Sharon stone poisoned me and I went to St. Joseph emergency room in Syracuse NY again and the emergency room gave me benydryl to reduce the affects of the poisimg then Sharon stone called her police friends from Dewitt, NY and lied to them after she broke my foot and poisoned me. Sharon stones Jamaican friends say that God is the only doctor that can heal you. I work with Sharon stones Jamaican friends everyday .
Are you making all this up or did it really happen? We talking about Sharon Stone the actress?
This is really insensitive thing to write, there are people on here who actually have had a anurysum or been affected by a love one who has had one. There is no joke in this at all. I hope you find it funny but just realise that your actions affect other people and no doubt this type of comment on a very sensitive topic will hurt alot of people. Think before you speak ppl
THIS no joking matter I just lost my weedman due too this brain aneurysm he wasn't sick he was always n a good move but one day I kept calling his phone and usually he call me rite back but he never did so I thought he moved/ stop selling weed/ r he was just n his feelings about something so I told my brother some aint right so I was thinking he was n jail r he might be dead so my brother responded he said he might be dead I said damn bro I was thinking the same thing so one day I was walking to the store n one of my neighbor said what happened to your boy I didnt know who he was talking about till he said Aj I said I don't know n he said u know he died I said nawl I didn't know that so i asked how he died he said of a brain aneurysm that hurt me too my heart cause I had to find another weedmen i couldn't believe he really died but god let me n my brother be tune in shid when u know Somebody n u learn they ways u can tell when something is wrong with that person //TURE STORY....🛐😤😔😔🙁🙁🤕🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷R.I.P. AJ u will be missed💯😢😭😢