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Brain Aneurysm Treatments

Unparalleled Brain Aneurysm Treatments from Georgia's Top-Rated Hospital

Emory Neurosurgery specializes in treating unruptured and ruptured brain aneurysms. We are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Emory is one of the leading and most experienced medical centers in the nation for treatment of ruptured and unruptured brain aneurysms. Many surgical and endovascular techniques to treat brain aneurysms were pioneered at Emory.

Our collaborative and interdisciplinary team of physicians uses the latest technological advances to deliver cutting-edge care to patients with brain anuerysms.

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How Do You Treat a Brain Aneurysm?

Treatment for a brain aneurysm is highly individualized and depends on whether the aneurysm is ruptured or not as well as patient age, medical history and other aneurysm factors. You and your doctor will decide what is best for you.

We are here to help. A team of trusted experts offers the highest quality care and support sensitive to the needs of you and your loved ones.

How to Treat an Unruptured Aneurysm

Many small brain aneurysms are low risk and do not require treatment. Your doctor may decide your aneurysm does not need neurosurgery. Instead, your doctor may recommend regular checkups to monitor for changes.


If your aneurysm is larger or located in high-risk areas of the brain, your doctor may give you treatment options, including:

Both endovascular treatment and surgery effectively treat the aneurysm and Emory has vast experience with all of these techniques, many of which we helped to pioneer.

How to Treat a Ruptured Aneurysm

A ruptured aneurysm is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate treatment. A ruptured brain aneurysm has a 50% chance of rupturing again in the 6 months after the initial bleeding. Surgery or catheter intervention is done to prevent a second rupture and further damage to your brain.

When Should I Seek Help for an Aneurysm?

Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or a loved one experiences the following:

  • Sudden onset of severe headache—worst of your life
  • Sudden BE-FAST symptoms:
    • B - Balance loss
    • E - Eyesight problems
    • F - Facial droop
    • A - Arm or leg weakness
    • S - Speech trouble
    • T - Time to call 9-1-1

If you have been newly diagnosed with a brain aneurysm or want follow-up on a known brain aneurysm, you should request your primary care doctor to refer you to Emory Neurosurgery.

Brain Aneurysm

Brain aneurysms are often found when evaluating an unrelated symptom, but there are certain risk factors to be aware of.

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Make an Appointment with Emory Neurology & Neurosurgery

Create a MyChart account to schedule online.

For the neurology department, call 404-778-3444.

For the neurosurgery department, call 404-778-5770.

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Make an Appointment with Emory Neurology & Neurosurgery

Create a MyChart account to schedule online.

For the neurology department, call 404-778-3444.

For the neurosurgery department, call 404-778-5770.