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Doctors Treat 3-Millimeter Aneurysm After Rupture, Plan Flow-Diverter

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

Julie Nashawaty suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, prompting her husband to call 911.
Doctors discovered a 3-millimeter aneurysm and performed an endovascular coil or stent placement.
She spent 25 days in intensive care before beginning physical and occupational therapy.
Severe vasospasms led to three intra-arterial medication deliveries via a head drain.
A second aneurysm is scheduled for flow-diverter treatment.

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Story summary

Julie Nashawaty suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, prompting her husband to call 911.
Doctors discovered a 3-millimeter aneurysm and performed an endovascular coil or stent placement.
She spent 25 days in intensive care before beginning physical and occupational therapy.
Severe vasospasms led to three intra-arterial medication deliveries via a head drain.
A second aneurysm is scheduled for flow-diverter treatment.