Curriculum

Preventing Brain Aneurysm Ruptures and Saving Lives

Because cerebral aneurysms are often undetected until rupture, they are responsible for high mortality. This session and podcast describe signs, symptoms, and risk factors for aneurysm development, populations who are most vulnerable, screening, and treatment options so that PCPs can counsel patients and refer promptly.

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CME Information

0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 0.50 ABIM MOC or 0.50 AANP, 0.20 AANP Pharm

Release Date: 5/8/2026

Available for credit until 5/15/2027

Topics

Faculty

Learning Objectives

  • Review the prevalence of cerebral aneurysms and the implications of improper diagnosis
  • Examine risk factors for aneurysm formation and rupture, including which populations are at high risk
  • Discuss familial occurrence of cerebral aneurysms and screening recommendations for this population
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of aneurysm rupture to help guide imaging and management
  • Describe treatment options to ensure optimal patient education and referral to specialty care"

Courses

0.50 CME/CE CREDIT

1 Course

Faculty

Christopher S. Ogilvy, MD

Director, Endovascular and Operative Neurovascular Surgery, BIDMC Brain Aneurysm Institute, Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

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Education Partner

Brain Aneurysm Foundation Incorporated