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Aneurysmal SAH: current management and complications associated with treatment and disease

Iris Q Grunwald1, Anna L Kühn, Anne J Schmitt

  • 1Director Neuroscience and Medical Affairs, PMI, Anglia Ruskin University, CM1 1SQ Chelmsford, United Kingdom. i.grunwald@gmx.net.

The Journal of Invasive Cardiology
|January 10, 2014
PubMed

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This article reviews managing complications from subarachnoid hemorrhage and endovascular aneurysm treatment. It highlights strategies for these serious neurological conditions to improve patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Interventional Neuroradiology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is a critical neurological emergency with high mortality and morbidity.
  • Endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms is a common intervention, but carries potential complications.
  • Effective management requires a thorough understanding of potential issues and timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the management strategies for common complications during endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms.
  • To discuss complications associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage and the endovascular procedures used for treatment.
  • To emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing these complex cases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of complications encountered during endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms.
  • Identification of current management strategies for these complications.
  • Synthesis of information on predisposing factors, frequency, and treatment of complications.

Main Results:

  • Common complications during endovascular aneurysm treatment were identified.
  • Current management protocols for these complications were reviewed.
  • The review underscores the need for physician awareness regarding complication risks and their mitigation.

Conclusions:

  • Successful treatment of intracranial aneurysms, especially after subarachnoid hemorrhage, necessitates awareness and management of potential complications.
  • A multidisciplinary team approach is crucial for optimizing patient care and outcomes.
  • Understanding predisposing factors and management strategies for complications is vital for physicians involved in aneurysm treatment.

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