Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH), the most fatal of all cerebrovascular disturbances, results in death for 40-50% of patients suffering from the condition in the first months after the haemorrhage. The ...

High Risk Clinical Characteristics for Subarachnoid Haemorrhage in Patients With Acute Headache: Prospective Cohort Study. Perry JJ, Stiel IG, et al. BMJ 2010; 341:c5204. Clinical decision rules have ...

A large population-based study found that statin use was significantly associated with a reduced risk of SAH. Research suggested potential clinical benefit to statins in this setting, particularly in ...

Contrary to the previous data, a Finnish study clarifies that smoking and high blood pressure do not protect from death in patients suffering from subarachnoid haemorrhage, the most lethal stroke ...

Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a life-threatening condition that kills, in contrast to other cerebrovascular disturbances, primarily healthy people of working age. Whereas smoking and high blood ...

A Finnish study demonstrates that as little as half an hour of light exercise per week effectively protects against subarachnoid hemorrhage, the most lethal disorder of the cerebral circulation. Among ...

Results of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) study assessing the most commonly used medications for raising blood pressure in patients with nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a rare type of ...

A 35 year-old woman developed an explosive headache followed by nausea and vomiting. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Axial CT scans without contrast. Note the bright signal which signifies blood in the ...

A healthy 22 year-old woman developed a sudden, severe headache. Her neurological examination was normal other than a stiff neck. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Sentinel Bleed. Axial CT scans without ...

Evaluating the Sensitivity of Visual Xanthochromia in Patients With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Aurora S, Swadron S, et al. JEM 2010; 39: 13-16. Past studies have found xanthochromia on lumbar puncture ...