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Double Direct Injection of Blood into the Cisterna Magna as a Model of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Published on: August 30, 2020
[Secondary complications of acute subarachnoid hemorrhage]
1Klinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Neuroradiologie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, Kirrberger Str. 1, 66421 Homburg/Saar, Deutschland. a.e.zimmer@gmx.de
Abstract:
Despite further improvement of diagnostic procedures and the management of patients with acute subarachnoid hemorrhage it is still a severe clinical condition often worsened by several secondary complications after the initial bleeding. The most important and most frequent are early rehemorraging, cerebral vasospasm and the development of hydrocephalus. In addition there are many other sequelae, such as disturbances of electrolytes, seizures and the general complications of intensive care medicine which can greatly influence clinical outcome. This report provides an overview of the possible mechanisms for the development of complications, the typical temporary course and the currently available therapeutic strategies, in particular focused on the role of diagnostic imaging in early detection of these pathological conditions.
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