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Current Cardiology Reports
Published in: Current Cardiology Reports 9/2016

01-09-2016 | Stroke (JF Meschia, Section Editor)

Management of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms

Authors: Deena M. Nasr, Robert D. Brown Jr.

Published in: Current Cardiology Reports | Issue 9/2016

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Abstract

Unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIA) occur in approximately 2–3 % of the population. Most of these lesions are incidentally found, asymptomatic and typically carry a benign course. Although the risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is low, this complication can result in significant morbidity and mortality, making assessment of this risk the cornerstone of UIA management. This article reviews important factors to consider when managing unruptured intracranial aneurysms including patient demographics, comorbidities, family history, symptom status, and aneurysm characteristics. It also addresses screening, monitoring, medical management and current surgical and endovascular therapies.
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Metadata
Title
Management of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms
Authors
Deena M. Nasr
Robert D. Brown Jr.
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Cardiology Reports / Issue 9/2016
Print ISSN: 1523-3782
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3170
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-016-0763-4

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