@pear1714 that is a question a lot of people ask, including myself. As far as I know genetics may play a role, like potentially in my case, if you have a bicuspid aortic valve you’re also more susceptible to developing one (according to Prakash) also my case so double whammy, high BP for a long period of time may contribute too (not my case), beyond that who knows. I have known people that have developed aneurysms and are young and don’t have a history of any of the above.

I stopped trying to understand the why and focus on how to find out you have one before it becomes an emergency, especially with my family. I just try to take a positive attitude about knowing you have it and feel fortunate, a lot of people don’t get that opportunity. My son is a 4th year Med student and we were having that conversation yesterday, he is in his neurology rotation and is taking advantage of it to come up with the right answer about how often to get tested.

My brain aneurysm was repaired, thankfully it had vascular access so it was done via catheter, I get checked every 2 years and so far so good.

Thank you so much for your good wishes, and offer of support, all the best to you also!!!!

@pear1714
I have a 1 cm aneurysm in my splenic artery among other things. I just found out in 2025.
Never entertained that more may be coming. That is scary