Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Preventing Brain Ruptures and Saving Lives
September 24 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Brain aneurysms are often undetected until rupture, and warning symptoms can be mistaken for less serious conditions. This session will help primary care clinicians and first responders recognize key signs, symptoms, risk factors, vulnerable populations, screening, and treatment options to support timely counseling and referral.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn risk factors for aneurysm formation and rupture, including which populations are at high risk
- Understand familial occurrence of cerebral aneurysms and screening recommendations for this population
- Recognize signs and symptoms of aneurysm rupture to help guide imaging and management
