Till death do us part? The inconspicuous impact of subarachnoid haemorrhage on conjugal status

Abstract

A patient’s partner plays a significant role in providing care and support after an aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage. After such events, it is observed that conjugal status tends to change, improving in some cases and worsening in others. Despite this, little research exists on its progression after subarachnoid haemorrhage. In this letter, we provide a brief summary of the studied sequelae of subarachnoid haemorrhages, such as fatigue, cognitive decline, and personality changes, and discuss the potential interplays between those and conjugal status. We also report the primary author’s series of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage cases in Iraq as an example of the observation of conjugal status changes after subarachnoid haemorrhage. The hope is to shed light and encourage further research on this topic, considering its significant impact on patient well-being and outcomes.

Keywords

• subarachnoid hemorrhage
• spouse
• cognate status
• neurosurgery