Aneurysms are dangerous and can occur in various parts of the body, with symptoms varying based on location and whether or not the aneurysm has ruptured. Those most at risk are those with high blood pressure, smokers, and those with atherosclerosis. Brain aneurysms can cause vision changes and weakness, while aortic aneurysms may cause a strange pulsation in the stomach, back pain, and chest pain. Ventricular aneurysms are rare and can cause chest pain, trouble breathing, and passing out. If a ventricular aneurysm ruptures, it is likely to cause death.
Aneurysms are defined as the inflation of a blood vessel or heart so that its size is greatly increased and the wall of the vessel (or heart) is significantly stretched. The walls can weaken and the aneurysm can rupture, which when it occurs in certain parts of the body poses a medical emergency and extreme danger to the affected person. Common aneurysm symptoms vary based on where they occur in the body and whether or not the aneurysm has ruptured.
Many think these abnormalities occur most often in the brain. Before the rupture, people with a brain aneurysm might have vision changes, weakness and/or pain in one eye, and a feeling that one side of the face is weakened or affected. Other symptoms may include a drooping eyelid and possible dilation of the pupil in the same eye.
Breakups are described as an incredibly painful experience, where the headaches can be very severe and can be accompanied by vomiting. Some people will have seizures and some will lose consciousness. Droopy and dilated eye symptoms remain and many people are confused.
Different types of aneurysms affect the aorta, which is the main vessel connected to the left ventricle. These may not have many aneurysm symptoms before they rupture, and some aortic aneurysms don’t rupture. It is generally thought that about three-quarters of people who have an aortic aneurysm do not experience any symptoms.
However, for the abdominal aortic type, some people have aneurysm symptoms that include a feeling of a strange pulsation in the stomach at the navel, back pain, and pain in the chest or stomach. If an aortic aneurysm bursts, aneurysm symptoms increase markedly, and pain is felt intensely in the back and possibly the stomach or chest. It may be accompanied by dizziness, confusion, cold clammy skin, and pain affecting the back of the legs. Some people lose consciousness and on examination it is noted that the heart rate is fast but blood pressure is very low.
Aortic aneurysm is extraordinarily dangerous if it occurs. Because it’s often asymptomatic, people should evaluate factors that can cause one. Those most at risk for this condition are those with high blood pressure, smokers and those with atherosclerosis (narrowing of blood vessels).
A heart or ventricular aneurysm is very rare and can most often occur within a few weeks of a heart attack. If the left ventricle muscle dies, it can swell, making pumping even more difficult. Ventricular aneurysm symptoms can vary, but can include jaw or neck pain and chest pain. Some people also have trouble catching their breath or may pass out. If these symptoms arise, they are a medical emergency. If a ventricular aneurysm ruptures it is very likely to cause death.
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