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Measure Promotes Early Detection to Lower Aneurysm Rates that Afflict Over 30,000 Americans Every Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate has approved a resolution sponsored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) to increase awareness and detection of brain aneurysms, which afflict more than 30,000 Americans annually—half of whom will die from the ailment.
The Brain Aneurysm Awareness Resolution (S.Res.354) gained unanimous Senate approval late Thursday. Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) sponsored the resolution with Hyde-Smith.
“Brain aneurysms take lives and threaten the well-being of too many people. Most people don’t realize that they have an aneurysm, but awareness and detection, in addition to more research on treatments, can help reduce the toll taken by this condition,” Hyde-Smith said.
A brain aneurysm is the swelling of a blood vessel that can, in some instances, leak or rupture, causing brain bleeding or a hemorrhagic stroke. An estimated one in 50 Americans has a brain aneurysm, mostly among people ages 35-60. Men and African Americans have a higher risk of brain aneurysms.
The resolution points out recent advancements in the detection of brain aneurysms, including the computerized tomography scan, the magnetic resonance imaging test, and the cerebral arteriogram. It also calls for continued support on research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.
S.Res.354 also recognizes the nonprofit Brain Aneurysm Foundation as a global leader for brain aneurysm awareness, education, support, advocacy, and research funding.
