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[Clinical experiences with nimodipine (Bay e 9736)].

L Russegger, H Kostron, K Twerdy

    Neurochirurgia
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nimodipine treatment after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) did not reduce vasospasm or brain edema but improved overall patient recovery. Early intervention, particularly for severe cases, is recommended.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) from ruptured cerebral aneurysms is a critical condition.
    • Cerebral vasospasm and brain edema are significant complications following SAH.
    • Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker often used in managing SAH.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of Nimodipine in preventing angiographic spasm and brain edema after SAH.
    • To assess the impact of Nimodipine on the overall recovery of patients with SAH.
    • To determine the optimal timing for initiating Nimodipine treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 27 patients treated with Nimodipine (Bay e 9736) following SAH from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.
    • Nimodipine administration: intravenous for 10 days (30 µg/kg/hr) followed by oral diminishing doses for 4 days.
    • Comparison with a control group of nine similar patients not receiving Nimodipine.

    Main Results:

    • Nimodipine did not significantly reduce angiographic spasm or brain edema as assessed by CT scans.
    • Patients treated with Nimodipine demonstrated better overall recovery compared to the control group.
    • Treatment appeared more effective in patients with initially worse neurological symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • Nimodipine treatment, despite not affecting vasospasm or edema, improves overall recovery in SAH patients.
    • Optimal treatment initiation is between days 1-6 post-SAH, preceding surgery and secondary spasm onset.
    • Nimodipine may be particularly beneficial for patients presenting with severe neurological deficits.

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