At Your Appointment

Aneurysm Appointment Guide

Ask the right questions at your next doctor’s appointment. Answer two questions below to personalize your appointment guide.

• Has a doctor diagnosed you or your loved one with aneurysm?

  1. Yes, diagnosed
  2. No, undiagnosed
• What is the reason for the appointment?

  1. New or worsening symptoms
  2. Second opinion
  3. Other
  4. Evaluation for a possible aneurysm diagnosis
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Top Questions Your Doctor May Ask You About Aneurysm If you’re having a telehealth appointment, it's helpful to keep these things in mind. Test your computer or smartphone to make sure you can log in without difficulties. Since the doctor can’t examine you in person, be very specific about your symptoms. Print this appointment guide or write down your questions so you remember what to ask, and consider having someone sit with you to listen in. Have your medicines with you so you can show the doctor the labels and doses, and if you are interested in a specific treatment, be sure to ask about it.

• Please describe the symptoms and issues you’re having that led you to schedule this online appointment. Start at the beginning of this current episode and tell me how and when things have changed and progressed.
• Have you ever had an aneurysm before or has anyone in your family had one?
• Have you developed any new symptoms, such as vision problems, headaches, or memory or speech problems?
• When was your last brain imaging exam?
• How often, if at all, do you miss a dose of medicine to treat your chronic medical conditions?
• Do you need help quitting smoking?
• Do you have any symptoms, such as vision problems, headache, or memory or speech problems?
• Do you have a history of smoking? If yes, for how long and in what amount? Are you currently smoking?
• How much alcohol do you consume in a typical week?
• Do you use recreational drugs, such as cocaine?
• Do you have a family history of aneurysm?
• Do you have any chronic medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes?
• What tests and treatments have you had so far?
• What new symptoms are you experiencing?
• Have you ever had an imaging exam of your brain?

Top Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Aneurysm Many people forget to ask important questions at their doctor's appointments. You may want to print or write these questions down before your appointment so you remember to get the answers you need.

• What is an aneurysm?
• What causes an aneurysm?
• What factors increase the risk of developing an aneurysm?
• How do you diagnose an aneurysm?
• Do aneurysms always cause symptoms?
• How big is my aneurysm and where is it located?
• What is the likelihood of my aneurysm rupturing?
• What happens when an aneurysm ruptures?
• What can I do to lower the risk of my aneurysm rupturing?
• Does my aneurysm require treatment or do I just need follow-up testing?
• What are my treatment options and what are the risks?
• Are my new or different symptoms related to my aneurysm?
• Does my aneurysm require treatment or is it safe to monitor it?

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