Aneurysm

Treatment for a ruptured cerebral aneurysm is absolutely essential.

You should strongly consider treatment for a large cerebral aneurysm that is pressing against brain tissue and causing signs and symptoms, such as headaches or impaired vision, even though it has not burst.

According to the Mayo Clinic, treatment focuses on preventing the aneurysm from rupturing and depends on the size and location of the aortic aneurysm, its rate of growth, and your general health.

If the abdominal or chest aneurysm is large or enlarging rapidly, leaking, tender or painful, surgery is probably necessary.