What is carotid artery aneurysm?
Carotid artery aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel. The carotid arteries are located in the head and neck, these arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the brain.
How do members experience carotid artery aneurysm?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with carotid artery aneurysm*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for carotid artery aneurysm*
Who has carotid artery aneurysm on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 18 |