Current tools have low accuracy for predicting delayed ischemia after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
(Wolters Kluwer Health) Both CT angiography and transcranial Doppler have limited accuracy in detecting cerebral vasospasm and predicting delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) due to ruptured aneurysm, reports a study in the inaugural edition of Critical Care Explorations, the official open-access journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 21, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
' Brain Tsunami': Spreading Depolarization After SAH'Brain Tsunami': Spreading Depolarization After SAH
Researchers have discovered a new mechanism that contributes to cell death after a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), providing a new target for therapeutic intervention.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Brain Trust: Don't Forget the Heart after Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
No abstract available (Source: Emergency Medicine News)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - October 1, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Brain Trust Source Type: news
Minnetronix rebrands, eyes neuro market
Minnetronix said today that it’s adding “Medical” to its name, unveiling a new corporate look to emphasize its focus on the neurocritical care market.
Founded in 1996, the St. Paul, Minn.-based company said it’s developing a line of devices for the neurological ICU, beginning with the Neurapheresis device for treating post-aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. A first-in-human study is already complete, with an “extended study” planned for this fall, Minnetronix Medical said.
“Minnetronix is growing and broadening its footprint in the healthcare industry. Our new brand better refl...
Source: Mass Device - September 10, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Contract Manufacturing Neurological Minnetronix Medical Source Type: news
Blood Pressure Management Goals in Stroke Care
Blood pressure management goals in stroke care
You arrive at a small rural emergency healthcare facility to transport a 72-year-old female who presents to the ED with the worst headache of her life. She’s to be transported to a tertiary center with neurosurgical services.
Upon further questioning you determine her headache was sudden onset with maximum intensity.
When reviewing her history and medications, you note that she’s currently on Coumadin (warfarin) with an international normalized ratio (INR) of 3.5, with the following vital signs noted on the monitor upon entering the room: blood pressure of 209/75 mmHg; hea...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - May 1, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Ken Davis, BA, EMT-P, FP-C Tags: Patient Care Cardiac & Resuscitation Source Type: news
Headache in Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Headache in Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Headaches associated with SAH may present differently than non-SAH headaches with characteristics such as meningismus and a"stabbing" quality.Headache (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 20, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Preventing Vasospasm in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Preventing Vasospasm in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Which strategies may help prevent cerebral vasospasm among ICU patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage?Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Troubling Stroke Trend Among U.S. Moms-to-Be
This type of stroke is called spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage. It's potentially life-threatening and occurs when blood vessels on the surface of the brain rupture. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - January 24, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rare type of stroke is increasing among pregnant women
Scientists at the University of Iowa discovered that the number of pregnant women with spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage has increased from four to six percent within 12 years. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 24, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Troubling Stroke Trend Among U.S. Moms-to-Be
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24, 2018 -- A rare type of stroke is on the rise among pregnant women in the United States, a new study finds.
This type of stroke is called spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage. It ' s potentially life-threatening and occurs when blood... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 24, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Paravertebral calcification as a potential indicator for nonaccidental trauma - Kojima K, Nimtz J, Martin SW, Guertin SR, Cavenagh EC.
We report a case of nonaccidental trauma (NAT) involving a 23-month-old boy who presented with seizures, acute subarachnoid hemorrhage, and acute subdural hemorrhage. Ophthalmologic examination showed bilateral intraretinal hemorrhages. Further evaluation ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 6, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
The subarachnoid hemorrhage early brain edema score predicts delayed cerebral ischemia and clinical outcomes - Ahn SH, Savarraj JP, Pervez M, Jones W, Park J, Jeon SB, Kwon SU, Chang TR, Lee K, Kim DH, Day AL, Choi HA.
BACKGROUND: Early brain injury (EBI) after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is an important determinant of clinical outcomes. However, a major hindrance to studies of EBI is the lack of radiographic surrogate marker. OBJECTIVE: To propose a scoring sy... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 5, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Subarachnoid hemorrhage and the need for expert treatment
(St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center) Research led by the head of the Barrow Neurological Institute and published in the July 20, 2017 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that subarachnoid hemorrhages, which are caused by ruptured brain aneurysms, account for 5-10 percent of all strokes and are best managed by experienced and dedicated experts at high-volume centers with neurosurgeons, endovascular surgeons and stroke neurologists. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 16, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
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Take a look at today ' s offering from NEJM Group:NEJM Resident 360: Clinical Pearls: Is … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - July 25, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
