SAH Flashcards
1
Q
What are common causes of SAH?
A
- rupture of saccular/berry aneurysm
- rupture of mycotic or athersclerotic aneurysms
- extension of an intracerebral haemorrhage
2
Q
What are the most common sites of saccular (berry) anaeuryms?
A
- MCA bi/trifurcation
- Junction of ICA and PcommA
- AcommA
3
Q
What are complications of SAH?
A
- cerebral oedema
- raised intracranial pressure
- ventricular obstruction
- vasospasm/infarction
4
Q
What is the clinical presentation of SAH?
A
- Thunderclap headache, sudden onset
- visual disturbances
- altered conscious state
- neurological symptoms such as motor weakness
- kernig’s sign
5
Q
What investigations are done for SAH?
A
- CT
- FBE
- vitals
- LP (xanthochromia)
- angiogram
