CLIENT STORY
Early identification of a brain aneurysm
Background
Our client booked his Preventicum assessment feeling in good health with no symptoms.
Clinical findings
Our Radiographers observed a large aneurysm measuring approximately 11mm during their MRI brain scans.
Next steps
His Preventicum Doctor made an urgent referral for them to see a Neurosurgeon who performed a catheter angiogram to examine the anatomy of the aneurysm in more detail.
Interestingly, the year before his visit to Preventicum our client saw a Neurologist who had carried out an MRI brain scan, but the aneurysm had not been seen. The possibilities for intervention were thoroughly discussed and our client opted for open surgery to the aneurysm which was a great success.
