ruptured aneurysm - The Niekro Aneurysm and AVM Foundation

Written by JNF Medical Advisory Board Member – Dr. Michael Chen of Rush University More common than ruptured brain aneurysms,...

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March 15, 2015March 15, 2015

Brain Injury, Stroke, Aneurysms

A Letter from your Brain

Hello, I’m glad to see that you are awake! This is your brain talking. I had to find some way...

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March 31, 2014March 31, 2014

AVM, Brain Injury, Aneurysms

New Treatment Could Make Aneurysms Disappear without Major Surgery

An aneurysm is a bulging, weak area in a vessel in the brain and can be life threatening when it ruptures. “The...

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June 15, 2011June 15, 2011

Aneurysms

What exactly is an aneurysm?

A cerebral aneurysm (also known as an Intracranial or intracerebral aneurysm) is a weak or thin spot on a blood...

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February 12, 2011February 12, 2011

Brain Aneurysm Awareness, Aneurysms

“A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes”

I met an amazing brain aneurysm survivor today and these were some of the first words she said to me. ...

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January 27, 2011January 27, 2011

Aneurysms

The Niekro Aneurysm and AVM Foundation™ is committed to supporting patients and families, research, treatment and awareness of brain aneurysms, AVMs and strokes. We provide education on the risk factors, causes and treatments of these conditions, while funding the advancement of neurological research.

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To highlight our impact and convey our mission with clarity, we are excited to announce that the Joe Niekro Foundation is now the Niekro Aneurysm and AVM Foundation. We look forward to building on the Niekro legacy and continuing our mission!