[Vasospasm. Part II -- Onset time, localization, etiology. Proposed management algorithm in vasospasm]

Time course of vasospasm in man has a big impact on clinical pisture, it also has an influence on the decision of surgery. The presence of acute stage of vasospasm is still under discussion. Many authors deny its existence. It is well known that positive decision about early operating has a crucial role in case of vasospasm Another problem is the aetiology of vasospasm. Inspite of many clinical and experimental investigations the aetiology of vasospasm remains unclear. The main problem is still the adequate therapy. This paper contains the updated knowledge about vasospasm, with the main accent on aetiology diagnosis and therapy.