The bacterial toxins rupture blood vessels and can rapidly shut down vital organs. Meningococcal bacteria commonly live in the human throat without causing harm. But sometimes they break through ...

According to Barron, there is a small balloon that forms on the side of the blood vessel and if it becomes weak enough, it can rupture and cause bleeding around the surface of the brain.

“A stroke occurs when the central nervous system is injured due to a vascular cause, so that could be due to a blockage, ...

High blood pressure can impair the kidneys' ability to filter waste from the blood, leading to kidney disease. The blood vessels in the eyes can be damaged, potentially causing vision impairment or ...