Welcome to Neuro Talk. You have found a really good site with lots of information and compassonate people. There is also a thread for Chiari Malformation. I do not know if there is any kind of like between the broken blood vessel and the Chiari. Do keep posting you questions, and there will be someone along to help address you inssues. I just wanted to say hello to you, and let you know this is a very comfortable forum. I hope you make lots of new friends. I consider this my second family. The support I have found really made my life better. ginnie