More detail and supporting information is in the main article. 1  An aneurysm occurs when part of a blood vessel or cardiac chamber swells. 2  An aneurysm can occur in any part of the body, though they often occur on the wall of the aorta. 3  The two main types of aneurysms are aortic aneurysms and cerebral aneurysms. Symptoms depend on the size of the aneurysm, how fast it is growing and its location. 2  A large cerebral aneurysm can lead to numbness in the face or problems with the eyes. 3  Cerebral aneurysms most commonly form at the base of the brain. 4  Around 1 in 4 aortic aneurysms occur in the thoracic area of the aorta.
Asia is the largest and most populous continent, with a wide variety of religions. The largest religion in Asia is Islam with approx. 1.1 billion adherents. Asia was the birthplace of many religions such as Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastranism, but all major religious traditions are practiced there and new forms are constantly emerging.
According to the list of states, the Middle East is almost uniformly populated by Muslims. However, this apparent uniformity of religion masks a number of important distinctions. For instance, there are a number of different sects within Islam. Most people in the Middle East belong to the Sunni sect of Islam. Another sect, Shiite or Shia Islam, is the majority religion in Iran, Lebanon, Iraq and Bahrain. There are also Shiite minorities in Lebanon, Kuwait, and Yemen. Other smaller sects also exist within Islam.