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Advances in vasospasm treatment and prevention
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Journal of the Neurological Sciences . Oct2007, Vol. 261 Issue 1/2, p134-142. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Abstract: Outcome after aSAH depends on several factors, including the severity of the initial event, perioperative medical management, surgical variables, and the incidence of complications. Cerebral vasospasm (CV) is ure to consistently respond to treatment, emphasizing the need for further research into the underlying mechanisms of SAH-induced cerebrovascular dysfunction. To this end, our paper reviews the relevant literature on the main therapies employed for CV after aSAH and discusses possible avenues for future investigations. Current management of this condition consists of maximal medical therapy, including triple H regimen and oral administration of calcium antagonists, followed by endovascular balloon angioplasty and/or injection of vasodilatory agents for refractory cases. As the precise pathophysiology of CV is further elucidated, the development of promising investigational therapies will follow. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0022510X
- Volume :
- 261
- Issue :
- 1/2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the Neurological Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26415486
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jns.2007.04.046