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Pathogenesis Of Intracranial Aneurysms, Brian Vala Nahed
Pathogenesis Of Intracranial Aneurysms, Brian Vala Nahed
Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library
Introduction: Intracranial aneurysms (IA) are a common neurological problem, the rupture of which frequently constitutes a catastrophic neurological event. While the pathogenesis is largely unknown, it is believed that both genetic and environmental factors work in concert to some degree within patients. Our goal was to take a comprehensive approach to understanding the pathogenesis of IA by identifying factors leading to the formation, growth and rupture of IA. Methods: Since 1994, we have recruited patients and families with IA into the Yale Brain Aneurysm Database. Information regarding aneurysm characteristics (size, location, number), patient characteristics (age, medical, and social history), and …