Talk:Aneurysm

Aneurysm definition
The currently listed definition is misleading and incorrect. The current definition on the main page is "a localized, abnormal, weak spot on a blood vessel wall that causes an outward bulging, likened to a bubble or balloon."

First of all, the cited reference does not contain this definition. The definition in the cited source is "a balloon-like bulge in an artery." This is a more appropriate definition, as explained below.

The word aneurysm does not refer to a "weak spot" but rather to the ballooning/bulging caused by a weak spot. Indeed, the bulging is often caused by a weakened portion of a blood vessel wall; however, the word aneurysm refers to the bulging, not to the weakened spot. Therefore, for clarity, the definition should be rearranged to something more akin to: "an outward bulging of a blood vessel, likened to a bubble or balloon, caused by a localized, abnormal, weak portion of a blood vessel wall."

Aneurism/Aneurysm
No one else seems to have brought this us, but yes the odd -ysm spelling is more common now but hasn't always been. Apparently, the spellings switched between 1880 and 1940. Anyone have a source as to why?

Also, will just leave these here for those with historical interest like me

even though most people coming to the article itself probably want the most up-to-date information without any distraction from earlier and now outdated understandings. — Llywelyn II   15:28, 1 June 2015 (UTC)

Standstill Procedure
Why is this not included in the article?

https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Rare-brain-surgery-saves-the-life-of-Pigeon-woman-7322585.php

https://www.google.com/search?q=standstill+aneurysm&oq=standstill+aneurysm&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i65l2.21837j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Betaneptune (talk) 18:36, 17 July 2020 (UTC)

"Vein attack" listed at Redirects for discussion
A discussion is taking place to address the redirect Vein attack. The discussion will occur at Redirects for discussion/Log/2021 April 6 until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion. signed,Rosguill talk 17:05, 6 April 2021 (UTC)