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2. Sub-arachnoid haemorrhage Flashcards

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How common is it?

A

Uncommon

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What causes it?

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Physical effort or straining
Ruptured aneurysm
Head trauma

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What risk factors are there?

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Smoking
HTN
Excessive alcohol consumption

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4
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How does it present?

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Thunderclap headache
Neck stiffness
N+V
Photophobia
Blurred / double vision
FAST
Syncope, convulsions
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What treatments are there?

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Nimodipine
Pain relief
Antiemetics + anticonvulsants
Aneurysm repair (coiling or clipping)

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