Actually, one can have a leaking artery without having an aneurysm. An aneurysm means a section of blood vessel blows up like a balloon, then bursts. There is such a thing as a rupture, which means that a section of blood vessel weakens and starts leaking. My father had a stroke that was caused by a ruptured blood vessel, but he didn't have an aneurysm. In the end, I suppose it didn't matter. He didn't survive it.
Hfan, did the article mention that he's been in and out of consciousness? Is what you posted the complete article, or is there more?
Cathy
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