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Why is early intervention recommended for ruptured intracranial aneurysms?
Why is early intervention recommended for ruptured intracranial aneurysms?
- To increase the risk of ischemia
- To induce hypertension in patients
- To reduce the likelihood of rebleeding (correct)
- To maximize the period of maximal vasospasm risk
In what neurologic grades was early intervention initially undertaken for intracranial aneurysms?
In what neurologic grades was early intervention initially undertaken for intracranial aneurysms?
- Grade IV and V of the Hunt-Hess classification
- Grade I-III of the Hunt-Hess classification (correct)
- Grade VII and VIII of the World Federation of Neurosurgeons classification
- Grade IV and V of the World Federation of Neurosurgeons classification
What is the rationale for early intervention in managing ruptured intracranial aneurysms?
What is the rationale for early intervention in managing ruptured intracranial aneurysms?
- To increase the likelihood of rebleeding
- To delay surgery by several weeks
- To prolong the period of maximal vasospasm risk
- To eliminate the risk of ischemia caused by vasospasm management (correct)
If early intervention is not feasible, when may surgery be delayed?
If early intervention is not feasible, when may surgery be delayed?
What is the principal cause of death for patients hospitalized after subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What is the principal cause of death for patients hospitalized after subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What does early occlusion of an aneurysm help eliminate?
What does early occlusion of an aneurysm help eliminate?
What is one of the benefits of early aneurysm clipping according to the text?
What is one of the benefits of early aneurysm clipping according to the text?
Why does early intervention make the surgeon's task more difficult?
Why does early intervention make the surgeon's task more difficult?
What is a common occurrence after blood contaminates the subarachnoid space following aneurysmal SAH?
What is a common occurrence after blood contaminates the subarachnoid space following aneurysmal SAH?
Why is it important to reduce the volume of intracranial contents during surgery according to the text?
Why is it important to reduce the volume of intracranial contents during surgery according to the text?
What is a risk associated with early aneurysm clipping mentioned in the text?
What is a risk associated with early aneurysm clipping mentioned in the text?
How does maintaining a patient on bed rest impact hospitalization according to the text?
How does maintaining a patient on bed rest impact hospitalization according to the text?
