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True aneurysm: Involve all 3 layers of arterial wall
False aneurysm: Extravascular hematoma
Saccular: Spherical in shape
Fusiform: Elongated, spindle-shaped
Aortic aneurysm: Caused by atherosclerosis and hypertension
Cardiac aneurysm: Usually forms after heart attack
Cerebral aneurysm: Leakage can lead to signs and symptoms of stroke