Woman Has Sudden Headache, Moments Later She's Fighting for Her Life
Summary
Julie Nashawaty suddenly had a severe headache caused by a ruptured brain aneurysm, a weak spot in a blood vessel in her brain. She was rushed to the hospital, treated with a special procedure, and spent 25 days in intensive care. She is now recovering, while doctors continue to monitor another aneurysm found in her brain.Key Facts
- Julie Nashawaty, 46, experienced a sudden, severe headache and high body temperature on July 27.
- She was diagnosed with a ruptured 3-millimeter brain aneurysm.
- Brain aneurysms are weak, bulging spots in brain blood vessels that can rupture and cause emergencies.
- Symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm include a sudden severe headache, nausea, stiff neck, vision problems, seizures, and confusion.
- Factors increasing aneurysm risk include smoking, high blood pressure, family history, age over 40, genetic disorders, substance use, infection, and head injuries.
- Nashawaty underwent an endovascular treatment where doctors inserted coils or a stent via arteries to fix the aneurysm.
- She developed vasospasms (narrowing of brain blood vessels) and required additional medication delivered directly to the vessels.
- After 25 days in hospital care, she is recovering with physical and occupational therapy, but still has another unruptured aneurysm being monitored.
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