Subarachnoid hemorrhage
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| Subarachnoid hemorrhage | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Thunderclap headache, vomiting, confusion, seizures |
| Complications | Hydrocephalus, cerebral vasospasm, hyponatremia |
| Onset | Sudden |
| Duration | |
| Types | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| Causes | Head injury, ruptured cerebral aneurysm |
| Risks | Hypertension, smoking, alcohol use disorder, family history |
| Diagnosis | CT scan, lumbar puncture |
| Differential diagnosis | Meningitis, migraine, intracerebral hemorrhage |
| Prevention | Blood pressure control, smoking cessation |
| Treatment | Surgical clipping, endovascular coiling, nimodipine |
| Medication | Nimodipine, pain management |
| Prognosis | Variable, depends on severity and complications |
| Frequency | 9 per 100,000 people per year |
| Deaths | 40-50% mortality rate |
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a serious, life-threatening type of stroke caused by bleeding into the space surrounding the brain, known as the subarachnoid space.[1] This condition requires immediate medical attention and treatment to prevent severe disability or death.
Clinical Presentation
Symptoms of a subarachnoid hemorrhage can include a sudden severe headache (often described as "the worst headache of my life"), vomiting, loss of consciousness, and neurological symptoms such as blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, and weakness or numbness on one side of the body.[2]
Etiology
The most common cause of a subarachnoid hemorrhage is a ruptured aneurysm, a weakened and bulging section of a blood vessel. Other causes can include arteriovenous malformation (AVM), traumatic brain injury, or certain blood clotting disorders.[3]
Diagnosis
Diagnosis involves a series of tests to detect blood in the subarachnoid space and to identify the source of the bleeding. These tests can include a computed tomography (CT) scan, lumbar puncture (also known as a spinal tap), and cerebral angiogram.[4]
Treatment
Treatment aims to stop the bleeding, prevent vasospasm (a complication characterized by narrowing of the blood vessels), and minimize brain damage. This typically involves surgery to repair the aneurysm, medications to control symptoms and prevent complications, and rehabilitative therapy to assist in recovery.[5]
Prognosis
Prognosis following a subarachnoid hemorrhage depends on a number of factors including the patient's age, general health, and the severity of the hemorrhage. Despite improvements in medical and surgical treatment, SAH remains a condition with high mortality and morbidity.[6]
Prevention
Prevention of SAH is primarily focused on controlling risk factors for aneurysm formation and rupture, such as hypertension and smoking. In some cases, screening and preventive treatment may be recommended for individuals with a family history of aneurysmal SAH.[7]
See Also
References
- ↑ Macdonald, RL, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Lancet, 2017, Vol. 389(Issue: 10069), pp. 655-666, DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30668-7,
- ↑ Kowalski, RG, Initial misdiagnosis and outcome after subarachnoid hemorrhage, JAMA, 2004, Vol. 291(Issue: 7), pp. 866-869, DOI: 10.1001/jama.291.7.866,
- ↑ van Gijn, J, Subarachnoid haemorrhage, Lancet, 2007, Vol. 369(Issue: 9558), pp. 306-318, DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60153-6,
- ↑ Connolly, ES, Guidelines for the management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, Stroke, 2012, Vol. 43(Issue: 6), pp. 1711-1737, DOI: 10.1161/STR.0b013e3182587839,
- ↑ Stienen, MN, Predictors of In-Hospital Death After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Analysis of a Nationwide Database (Swiss SOS [Swiss Study on Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage]), Stroke, 2018, Vol. 49(Issue: 2), pp. 333-340, DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.117.019339,
- ↑ Etminan, N, Worldwide incidence of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage according to region, time period, blood pressure, and smoking prevalence in the population: a systematic review and meta-analysis, JAMA neurology, 2019, Vol. 76(Issue: 5), pp. 588-597, DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2018.4613,
- ↑ Vlak, MH, Prevalence of unruptured intracranial aneurysms, with emphasis on sex, age, comorbidity, country, and time period: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Lancet neurology, 2011, Vol. 10(Issue: 7), pp. 626-636, DOI: 10.1016/S1474-4422(11)70109-0,
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