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Pre-Chiasmatic, Single Injection of Autologous Blood to Induce Experimental Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in a Rat Model

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[Cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage].

T M Milojević¹, B V Baljozović, M Lj Rakić

¹Institut za neurohirurgiju, KCS, Beograd.

Acta Chirurgica Iugoslavica

|September 17, 2008

Summary

Cerebral vasospasm, a complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), impacts 22.4% of patients. Heart disease, hypernatremia, and clinical grade are key predictors of vasospasm development.

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Neurology
Neurosurgery
Radiology

Context:

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) frequently leads to cerebral vasospasm, causing significant neurological deficits or death.
Cerebral vasospasm typically manifests 8-10 days post-SAH, necessitating identification of predictive factors for timely intervention.

Purpose:

To conduct a factor analysis identifying influences on cerebral vasospasm development after SAH.
To determine predictors for cerebral vasospasm occurrence in patients following SAH.

Summary:

This prospective study analyzed 192 SAH patients, finding vasospasm in 22.4%. Factors significantly associated with vasospasm included heart disease, hypernatremia, hematocrit (Hct), clinical grade on admission, preoperative clinical grade, and Fisher CT scan grade.
Early predictors (within 4 days post-SAH) were Fisher CT grade, preoperative clinical grade, and Hct. Later predictors (after 4 days) included clinical grade on admission and hypernatremia.

Impact:

Identifies key clinical and radiological factors associated with cerebral vasospasm post-SAH.
Provides crucial insights for risk stratification and early detection of cerebral vasospasm, potentially improving patient outcomes.