Treatment-orientated classification of subarachnoid haemorrhage.
The prognosis of patients with cerebral aneurysms has improved greatly with modern management, notably hypotensive and steroid therapy and microneurosurgical techniques. A new classification of subarachnoid haemorrhage is discussed to clarify the early management of patients and their referral to specialized units for intensive medical care and curative surgery.
D001929:Brain Edema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000145:classification* / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors