Kim Kardashian revealed during the season seven premiere of The Kardashians that a recent routine MRI scan uncovered a small aneurysm in her brain, which doctors linked to the stress of her divorce from Kanye West. The reality TV star, aged 45, shared this news with her sister Kourtney Kardashian, 46, causing a shocked reaction from Kourtney.
The episode featured scenes of Kim undergoing an MRI scan and expressing her distress over the situation, questioning why it was happening. She attributed the health scare to the emotional toll of her marriage and subsequent divorce from Kanye West.
A brain aneurysm is a bulging of a blood vessel in the brain that, if ruptured, can result in severe internal bleeding and pose a life-threatening risk. Small aneurysms are typically monitored with regular check-ups rather than immediate surgery, especially if they have not ruptured.
Most brain aneurysms are asymptomatic and are often incidentally discovered during medical tests for other conditions, similar to Kim’s case. Larger aneurysms can cause symptoms such as sudden, severe headaches, and if they burst, they can lead to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Treatment for small asymptomatic aneurysms usually involves monitoring through regular follow-up scans to track any changes. However, if there is a high risk of rupture or if the aneurysm has already burst, surgery becomes necessary. Surgical options will be discussed with the patient, outlining the potential risks and benefits.
Factors contributing to the development of brain aneurysms include various risk factors, although the exact cause is not always clear. These factors can increase the likelihood of an aneurysm forming and potentially rupturing.