Dr. Dre wants fans to know that he is holding on after experiencing a brain aneurysm this week. The 55-year-old music icon entered the ICU at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday, January 4, at E! News reports. Sources familiar with Dre’s condition told the Los Angeles Times that he is in a stable condition after passing the test.
On Tuesday, the rap artist and hip-hop producer posted on Instagram to thank people for their wishes for improvement, share an update on his health and issue a heartfelt thank you note to the health professionals who care for him.
“Thank you to my family, friends and fans for your interest and good luck,” wrote Dre in the caption (which accompanies a black and white photo of himself previously in the recording studio). “I am doing very well and receiving excellent care from my medical team. I will be out of the hospital and coming home soon. Scream for all the great medical professionals at Cedars, “he added.” One Love !! “
A cerebral aneurysm (also called a cerebral aneurysm) occurs when a weak or thin spot in the wall of an artery in the brain becomes inflamed and fills with blood, SELF previously reported. If that bulge bursts or ruptures, blood can leak into the surrounding tissue in what is called a hemorrhagic stroke, which happens to about 30,000 Americans each year, according to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke (NINDS).
This triggers an extremely severe headache and symptoms can also include nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, stiff neck, convulsions or cardiac arrest. But an aneurysm that has not ruptured can also cause symptoms, especially if it is large. These symptoms can include pain behind an eye, changes in vision or numbness on one side of the face. (It is not clear whether Dr. Dre’s aneurysm ruptured or not when he entered the hospital.)
Anyone can have a brain aneurysm, although they occur more frequently in people between 30 and 60 years of age, and are more common in women, according to NINDS. Inheriting certain conditions or abnormalities in the artery walls can increase the likelihood that you will have an aneurysm, in addition to having a first-degree family history. Other risk factors include untreated hypertension, smoking cigarettes and using drugs that increase blood pressure, such as cocaine or amphetamines.
Ruptured brain aneurysms require immediate medical attention because they can cause serious complications, such as permanent brain damage, coma or even death. Treatment can include a variety of surgical and drug options. The prognosis after an aneurysm explosion depends on factors such as the person’s age and health, the type and location of the aneurysm, the extent of bleeding, the speed with which they received medical attention and the success of treatment, according to the NINDS . Some people recover completely, but it usually takes weeks to months of treatment.
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