(I60.8) Other subarachnoid haemorrhage

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1 740 174 in individuals diagnosis other subarachnoid haemorrhage confirmed
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311 806 deaths with diagnosis other subarachnoid haemorrhage
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18% mortality rate associated with the disease other subarachnoid haemorrhage

Diagnosis other subarachnoid haemorrhage is diagnosed Women are 12.37% more likely than Men

762 499

Men receive the diagnosis other subarachnoid haemorrhage

127 493 (16.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis other subarachnoid haemorrhage

184 313 (18.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease other subarachnoid haemorrhage - Men and Women aged 55-59

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-95+
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features other subarachnoid haemorrhage

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Other subarachnoid haemorrhage - what does this mean

Other subarachnoid haemorrhage is a type of stroke caused by bleeding into the space between the surface of the brain and the arachnoid membrane. it is usually caused by the rupture of an aneurysm, a weakened area in an artery wall, which then causes the blood to leak into the surrounding area.

What happens during the disease - other subarachnoid haemorrhage

Other subarachnoid haemorrhage is a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the space between the brain and the tissue covering the brain, known as the subarachnoid space. the haemorrhage is usually caused by a ruptured aneurysm, a weakened area in the wall of a blood vessel, or by a head injury. other potential causes include bleeding disorders, arteriovenous malformations, and inflammation of the arteries in the brain. symptoms include a sudden, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and loss of consciousness. treatment involves controlling the bleeding, monitoring for brain swelling, and managing any complications.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Medical history and physical examination
  • CT scan of the brain
  • MRI of the brain
  • Angiography
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Transcranial Doppler
  • EEG
  • Cerebral angiogram
  • Carotid duplex ultrasound
  • Cerebral venography

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the risk of rebleeding and improve the patient's neurological outcome.
  • Immediate treatment with antifibrinolytic agents
  • Surgical clipping of the aneurysm
  • Endovascular coiling of the aneurysm
  • Intraventricular fibrinolytic therapy
  • Intraventricular thrombolysis
  • Intracranial pressure monitoring
  • Intravenous corticosteroids
  • Neurocritical care
  • Rehabilitation
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29 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Other subarachnoid haemorrhage - Prevention

To prevent other subarachnoid haemorrhage, it is important to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels, quit smoking, and maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet. additionally, it is important to seek medical attention if experiencing any symptoms such as severe headaches, nausea, and confusion.