Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Abstract

Intracranial aneurysms represent the most common etiology of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Management of intracranial aneurysms must be meticulous and tailor made for each patient. Various strategies in the management include main artery ligation, aneurysm neck occlusion, wrapping or coating, clipping or coiling. This article presents an overview on subarachnoid hemorrhage, patho-physiology, investigations, a management guideline and outcome in intracranial aneurysms.

Keywords

• subarachnoid hemorrhage
• cerebral blood flow
• clinical grades aneurysm