Aneurysm: Doctors misdiagnosed my ruptured brain aneurysm at 37 — the key wa.rning sign they overlooked

Living in New York, Julie Brothers is used to facing challenges—whether it’s chasing her dream career, squeezing onto a crowded subway, or snagging the last slice of pizza after a long day.

But last year, she faced the biggest challenge of all: a battle to survive.

At only 37, Brothers experienced a ruptured brain aneurysm that remained untreated for over 36 hours due to an initial misdiagnosis by doctors.

Brain aneurysms are most prevalent in people ages 35 to 60, but they can occur at any age. Julie Brothers

The dangerous delay put her at serious risk of a second bleed that could have resulted in irreversible brain damage, stroke or even d:eath.