Brain Aneurysms

An aneurysm is a swelling or widening of a blood vessel. When these widened blood vessels are in the brain and rupture, the consequences are often deadly. While the most common cause of aneurysms is a genetic trait, some factors may put an individual at a greater risk for brain aneurysms.

When you are wrongfully subjected to these factors, your risk of injury from an aneurysm is much higher than an average person. If you or someone you love was medically mistreated and developed an aneurysm as a result, you may be eligible to receive compensation. Contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 for more information.

Risk Factors for Brain Aneurysms

Typically, individuals who binge drink and smoke cigarettes put themselves at higher risk for aneurysms. Since the chemicals in alcohol and cigarettes are foreign to the body, often they have the effects of poisonous substances. One such side effect is aneurysms.

The risk factors may not be the fault of the individual, though. For instance, people with high blood pressure and high cholesterol are more likely to develop aneurysms that rupture. In many cases, individuals with high blood pressure and high cholesterol are unaware of their ailments, as they do not present many symptoms.

When a doctor fails to properly diagnose an individual’s high blood pressure or high cholesterol, the individual may develop an aneurysm, which may rupture. If that happens, the individual may suffer serious injury or even death.

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If you or your loved one suffered an aneurysm because a doctor failed to diagnose you with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or some other condition, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 for a free case evaluation. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your losses.