12 Questions
Why is early intervention recommended for ruptured intracranial aneurysms?
To reduce the likelihood of rebleeding
In what neurologic grades was early intervention initially undertaken for intracranial aneurysms?
Grade I-III of the Hunt-Hess classification
What is the rationale for early intervention in managing ruptured intracranial aneurysms?
To eliminate the risk of ischemia caused by vasospasm management
If early intervention is not feasible, when may surgery be delayed?
For 7-10 days post-subarachnoid hemorrhage
What is the principal cause of death for patients hospitalized after subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Rebleeding
What does early occlusion of an aneurysm help eliminate?
Risk associated with vasospasm
What is one of the benefits of early aneurysm clipping according to the text?
Reduced hospitalization period
Why does early intervention make the surgeon's task more difficult?
Enhanced risk of intraoperative aneurysmal rupture
What is a common occurrence after blood contaminates the subarachnoid space following aneurysmal SAH?
Permanent closure of CSF diversion
Why is it important to reduce the volume of intracranial contents during surgery according to the text?
To facilitate exposure
What is a risk associated with early aneurysm clipping mentioned in the text?
Enhanced risk of intraoperative aneurysmal rupture
How does maintaining a patient on bed rest impact hospitalization according to the text?
Decreases period of hospitalization
Explore contemporary management strategies and recommendations for ruptured intracranial aneurysms, focusing on early interventions to reduce rebleeding rate. Learn about operative clipping and endovascular approaches in neurointerventional procedures.
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