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Aneurysm

Aneurysm

Aneurysma·Also: Gefässaussackung

An aneurysm is a pathological bulging or widening of an artery wall. If it ruptures, it can lead to dangerous internal bleeding; the main artery and vessels in the brain are commonly affected.

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