Unruptured cerebral aneurysms in elderly patients: key challenges and management
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Caffes, NicholasWenger, Nicole
Cannarsa, Gregory
Oliver, Jeffrey
Onwukwe, Chimdiya
Gandhi, Dheeraj
Simard, J Marc
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2021-10-19Journal
Annals of medicinePublisher
Finnish Medical Society DuodecimType
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Unruptured cerebral aneurysms are increasingly identified in elderly patients as the global life expectancy continues to rise and non-invasive vascular imaging becomes more prevalent. The optimal management of unruptured aneurysms in elderly patients remains controversial. Variability in life expectancy, comorbidities and rupture risk coupled with heterogenous endovascular and surgical treatments contribute to a paucity of clear guidelines, and current management is highly individualized. Elderly patients present unique considerations including frailty, cognitive dysfunction, vasculopathy, reduced life expectancy and overall worse prognosis in case of rupture which shape the risks and likelihood of success of endovascular and microsurgical treatment. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of unruptured cerebral aneurysms in the elderly, with a particular focus on the natural history, key challenges associated with advanced age, management and future innovations to further refine treatment.Identifier to cite or link to this item
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