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Correspondence on the article: "Exploring the relationship between admission pulse pressure and clinical features in patients with spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage".

Authors :
Navarrete, João Gabriel Bom
Sobral, Gabriel Victor Lazaro
de Sousa Santos, Matheus Abreu
Source :
Neurosurgical Review. 1/25/2024, Vol. 47 Issue 1, p1-2. 2p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

A recent study conducted in Taiwan explores the relationship between admission pulse pressure and clinical features in patients with spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). The study suggests that pulse pressure may be a potential indicator of patient outcomes. However, the study has limitations, such as its retrospective nature and the need for further exploration of underlying mechanisms. It is important to consider the possible confounding factor of intracranial hypertension, which could lead to an elevation in arterial blood pressure and a wider pulse pressure. The study recommends stratifying the analysis by the level of intracranial pressure and hematoma volume in future studies to better understand the relationship between pulse pressure and outcomes. Overall, while the study provides valuable insights, careful consideration of intracranial pressure is necessary for accurate interpretation. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03445607
Volume :
47
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Neurosurgical Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175005737
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10143-024-02297-0