Evaluating the factors affecting cerebral vasospasm in patients after aneurysmal subarachonoid haemorrhage

Hatiboglu M. A., BIKMAZ K., IPLIKCIOGLU A. C., TURGUT N.

9th International Conference on Cerebral Vasospasm, İstanbul, Turkey, 27 - 30 June 2006, vol.104, pp.363-0 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 104
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/978-3-211-75718-5_75
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.363-0
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Neurological deterioration from cerebral vasospasm is the most important cause of mortality and morbidity after subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). Symptomatic vasospasm occurs in 17 to 40% of patients with aneurysmal SAH and worsens their clinical outcome.