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The SAH's Outlook!

Topic: Adult

Created on Friday, May 29 2009 by rednucleus

Last modified on Saturday, May 30 2009.

The older sister of this 49-year-old man who has acute subarachnoid hemorrhage asks you about the outlook her brother has. You explain to her the prognosis of this type of hemorrhagic stroke and she understands. Regarding the prognosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), choose the incorrect statement?

 
        A) Most deaths occur within the first few days after the ictus
 
        B) The mortality rate is unfortunately high
 
        C) The probability of survival depends on the patient's level of consciousness and elapsed time since the hemorrhage
 
        D) About 20% of patients die before reaching the hospital
 
        E) Of survivors, only 5% will be left with permanent brain damage
 

 


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A) Most deaths occur within the first few days after the ictus

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Overall, about 65% of patients die after having an acute subarachnoid bleed. About 20% of patients die before reaching the hospital; around 25% of patients die subsequently because of the initial hemorrhage and its complications, and a further 20% die of re-bleeding if the aneurysm was not surgically treated. Of survivors, about 50% will be left with permanent brain damage and neurological disability.   (See References)

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B) The mortality rate is unfortunately high

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Overall, about 65% of patients die after having an acute subarachnoid bleed. About 20% of patients die before reaching the hospital; around 25% of patients die subsequently because of the initial hemorrhage and its complications, and a further 20% die of re-bleeding if the aneurysm was not surgically treated. Of survivors, about 50% will be left with permanent brain damage and neurological disability.   (See References)

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C) The probability of survival depends on the patient's level of consciousness and elapsed time since the hemorrhage

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Overall, about 65% of patients die after having an acute subarachnoid bleed. About 20% of patients die before reaching the hospital; around 25% of patients die subsequently because of the initial hemorrhage and its complications, and a further 20% die of re-bleeding if the aneurysm was not surgically treated. Of survivors, about 50% will be left with permanent brain damage and neurological disability.   (See References)

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D) About 20% of patients die before reaching the hospital

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Overall, about 65% of patients die after having an acute subarachnoid bleed. About 20% of patients die before reaching the hospital; around 25% of patients die subsequently because of the initial hemorrhage and its complications, and a further 20% die of re-bleeding if the aneurysm was not surgically treated. Of survivors, about 50% will be left with permanent brain damage and neurological disability.   (See References)

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E) Of survivors, only 5% will be left with permanent brain damage

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Overall, about 65% of patients die after having an acute subarachnoid bleed. About 20% of patients die before reaching the hospital; around 25% of patients die subsequently because of the initial hemorrhage and its complications, and a further 20% die of re-bleeding if the aneurysm was not surgically treated. Of survivors, about 50% will be left with permanent brain damage and neurological disability.   (See References)

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References:

1. Victor, M., and Ropper, A.H. (2005). Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology, 8th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York. (ISBN:007141620X) Advertising:
2. Aminoff, M.A., Greenberg, D.A., Simon, R.P. (2005). Clinical Neurology, 6th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York. (ISBN:0071423605)Advertising:
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The SAH's Outlook!
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Question written by rednucleus. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 05/29/2009
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