Calm, Cool & Coiled

According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, an estimated 1 out of every 50 people in the United States are walking around with an unruptured brain aneurysm. Aneurysms are not just something that only affects our elderly population—even young and healthy people can be at risk. A ruptured brain aneurysm could have tragic consequences for everyone. So, what if there were a simple way for someone to find out if they are at risk for having an aneurysm based on their genetics?

Dr. Ricardo Hanel, a neurosurgeon and co-medical director of the Baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center at Baptist Health, is leading a research study funded by The State of Florida to assess the hereditary probability of brain aneurysms in families. Today, he’s here to speak with us about aneurysm risk factors, symptoms and treatment, while highlighting the study and how it may help save lives in the future. Welcome, Dr. Hanel.