Pathophysiology of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Early Brain Injury, and Delayed Cerebral Ischemia

C. Reis, W. M. Ho, O. Akyol, S. Chen, R. Applegate, John H. Zhang

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Abstract

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has high morbidity and mortality rates because there is no sufficient treatment so far. The major topics in SAH research focus on early brain injury and delayed cerebral ischemia causing neurological deficits and bad outcome. Therefore understanding of the underlying mechanisms of SAH is mandatory for the development of successful SAH treatment strategies. In this chapter, we summarize the pathophysiology of subarachnoid hemorrhage, including early brain injury and delayed cerebral ischemia.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPrimer on Cerebrovascular Diseases
Subtitle of host publicationSecond Edition
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages125-130
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780128030585
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 7 2017

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Neuroscience

Keywords

  • Delayed cerebral ischemia
  • Early brain injury
  • Intracranial aneurysm
  • Pathophysiology
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • Vasospasm

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