Whole-Brain Permeability Analysis on Admission Improves Prediction of Delayed Cerebral Ischemia Following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is a subtype of hemorrhagic stroke with significant morbidity and mortality.1 Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI), one of the most feared complications of aSAH, mostly occurs within 4-14 days (termed the DCI time window, DCITW) in approximately 30-40% of survivors of initial aneurysmal rupture and is a major contributor to subsequent death, poor function outcome, and prolonged stay in the intensive care unit and hospital,2,3 Prediction of the occurrence of DCI as early and precisely as possible is essential to improving the outcome of patients with aSAH.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research