Pharmacy Times August 30, 2024
Those with an aneurysm diagnosis who were younger than 40 years of age were observed to have an even higher risk.
According to research published in Stroke, among people who had aneurysms, the risk of developing a mental health condition—including anxiety and insomnia as well as depressive, bipolar, and eating disorders—was higher compared with those who did not have an aneurysm. Specifically, the highest risk of developing mental health conditions was observed in those younger than 40 years of age.1,2
“As a neurosurgeon who treats cerebral aneurysms, I often see people who do not undergo surgery yet feel fear and/or anxiety about their condition before each imaging or screening test to monitor their condition. Even when it is medically judged...