Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Cerebral Aneurysm
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Center Campus
- East Pavilion, Level 5
- 111 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT, 05401 - Phone: 802-847-4590
- Fax: 802-847-3807
- Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
- Directions
Cerebral aneurysms are a potentially life-threatening condition affecting an estimated six million Americans. Approximately 25,000 people a year experience ruptured aneurysms, most common in people aged 30 to 60. A ruptured aneurysm can cause serious complications, including stroke, permanent nerve damage or death.
About Cerebral Aneurysms
A cerebral aneurysm is a bulging or expanded area of a blood vessel in the brain. Early detection and treatment are critical to preventing neurological damage and death. They can leak or rupture. A ruptured aneurysm can cause sudden, extremely severe headaches, loss of consciousness or seizures.
In many cases, however, aneurysms don’t burst or cause symptoms, and may be detected during tests for other health problems.
Cerebral aneurysms result from weakening or degeneration in the artery walls. They most often occur at the base of the brain just inside the skull, an area known as the subarachnoid space.
Risk factors for cerebral aneurysms include:
- Family history of the condition
- Smoking
- High blood pressure or hypertension
- Age (incidence of aneurysms increases with age)
- Hardening of the arteries or arteriosclerosis
- Complications from certain blood infections
Cerebral Aneurysm Treatment at Fletcher Allen
Fletcher Allen’s medical experts offer comprehensive, experienced diagnosis and treatment for cerebral aneurysms. Our neurosurgeons are specially trained in the most recent techniques – including minimally invasive surgery and microsurgical techniques. Patients benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, along with access to the latest technology.
Fletcher Allen offers a multi-disciplinary approach, with specialists from neurology, neurosurgery and neuroradiology working together to provide the best possible treatment for cerebral aneurysms and stroke.
Whether you need emergency care for a ruptured aneurysm, or diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of an on-going problem -- we provide a caring, personalized approach that puts patients at the center of everything we do.
Because Fletcher Allen is a university hospital and health system in partnership with the University of Vermont, you can be confident that your care is informed by the latest scientific innovations and ground-breaking research. Your treatment is backed by a strong commitment to high-quality care and ongoing quality improvement.
Fletcher Allen has been recognized nationally by the American Stroke Association for the quality of our stroke care. In addition, our Multidisciplinary Stroke Center is nationally certified as a Primary Stroke Center, recognizing our commitment to improving long-term success for patients.
Fletcher Allen is also dedicated to patient education, making sure you have all the information you need to make informed choices about your care.
