Abstract
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a complex pathophysiological process following which secondary cerebral insults are common. A multidisciplinary approach from resuscitation through rehabilitation is needed in order to optimize survival and recovery. During the last decade, advances in SAH management, including early surgery, imaging techniques, hypervolemia, calcium channel blockers, endovascular treatment and aggressive intensive care have provided an opportunity to improve overall outcome. Despite these improvements, the mortality and morbidity associated with SAH remain high.
One third of all neurosurgical literature is about neurovascular diseases and, although this is sometimes conflicting, continued efforts need to be made in order to understand more about the etiological and pathogenetic processes at work in SAH. The roles of endovascular treatment and screening require particular attention.
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Grieve, J.P., Kitchen, N.D. (2005). Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. In: Moore, A.J., Newell, D.W. (eds) Neurosurgery. Springer Specialist Surgery Series. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-051-6_18
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