PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

DISTURBANCES OF BLOOD FLOW

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A ruptured aneurysm may cause bleeding to the surrounding tissue that is often referred to as ____
A
saculation
B
Fusiform
C
Hemorrhage
D
ischemia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bulging aneurysm can put pressure on the nerves or brain tissue. It may also burst or rupture, spilling blood into the surrounding tissue (called a hemorrhage). A ruptured aneurysm can cause serious health problems such as hemorrhagic stroke, brain damage, coma, and even death.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most often, a ruptured brain aneurysm occurs in the space between the brain and the thin tissues covering the brain. This type of hemorrhagic stroke is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Brain aneurysms are common.

Detailed explanation-3: -If an aneurysm ruptures, it leaks blood into the space around the brain. This is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Depending on the amount of blood, it can produce: a sudden severe headache that can last from several hours to days.

Detailed explanation-4: -Researchers think high blood pressure is the most common cause of a rupture. Higher blood pressure makes blood push harder against blood vessel walls. Situations that can increase blood pressure and lead to a brain aneurysm rupture include: Ongoing stress or a sudden burst of anger or other strong emotion.

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