Common causes of intracranial aneurysms are

Common causes of intracranial aneurysms include genetic factors, environmental factors, physiological factors, trauma and pathological factors. Treatments for intracranial aneurysms include medication, surgery and interventional therapy.

1. Genetic factors: People with a family history of intracranial aneurysms are more likely to develop the disease. Gene mutations may lead to abnormalities in the structure of the blood vessel wall and increase the risk of aneurysm formation. It is recommended that people with a family history undergo regular cerebrovascular examinations for early detection and intervention.

2. Environmental factors: Bad lifestyle habits such as long-term smoking, alcoholism, high blood pressure and high cholesterol can increase the risk of intracranial aneurysms. Controlling blood pressure, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption, and maintaining a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of disease.

3. Physiological factors: As we age, the blood vessel wall gradually degenerates and loses its elasticity, making it easy to form aneurysms. After menopause, women’s estrogen levels drop, which weakens the protective effect of the blood vessel wall and increases the risk of disease. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and regular physical examinations can help delay blood vessel aging.

4. Trauma: Severe head trauma may cause damage to the blood vessel wall and form an aneurysm. Avoiding severe head impacts and taking safety precautions, such as wearing a helmet, can reduce the occurrence of traumatic aneurysms.

5. Pathological factors: Certain diseases such as arteriosclerosis, infection, inflammation, etc. can cause damage to the blood vessel wall structure and form aneurysms. Actively treating the primary disease and controlling infection and inflammation can help prevent the formation of aneurysms.

Treatments for intracranial aneurysms include medication, surgery, and interventional therapy. Medication mainly uses antihypertensive drugs, antiplatelet drugs, and lipid-lowering drugs to control blood pressure and blood lipids and reduce the risk of aneurysm rupture. Surgical treatments include craniotomy clipping and vascular bypass surgery to directly treat aneurysms and prevent rupture. Interventional treatments such as intravascular embolization and stent implantation close aneurysms in a minimally invasive manner to reduce surgical trauma.

The prevention and treatment of intracranial aneurysms requires comprehensive consideration of genetic, environmental, physiological, traumatic and pathological factors, the adoption of personalized treatment plans, and regular follow-up and monitoring to ensure treatment effectiveness and patient safety.