A subarachnoid hemorrhage is a type of stroke characterized by bleeding in the area between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater, two membranes that cover the brain. The arachnoid membrane and pia mater are
The incidence of AVM is approximately 1 case for every 100,000 births, affecting both men and women, and may happen before the age of 40. It is known to be the second identified cause leading to a subarachnoid hemorrhage after instances of cerebral aneurysms. Types of Arteriovenous Malformation...
Aneurysm: An aneurysm is a weakening and bulging of a blood vessel wall. Hematoma can occur when an aneurysm bursts, causing bleeding into the surrounding tissues. Traumatic brain injury is the most common cause of acute subdural hematoma (ASH). Subarachnoid hemorrhage is the most typical presenta...
Nimodipine is commonly used to help improve brain function in people who have had a type of bleeding stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage. Nimodipine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider. How does nimodipine work (mechanism of action)? Nimodipine relaxes...
A burst cerebral aneurysm also often causes bleeding between the brain and skull, known as a subarachnoid hemorrhage. This may lead to serious brain damage, paralysis, or death. According to some medical authorities, 40 percent of people with ruptured cerebral aneurysms die within 24 hours, and ...
@umbra21 - Well, it's a good thing to remember that the brain isn't magical. Often when people gain what seems like amazing abilities from brain damage, what they've actually gained is an intense focus on a particular skill, sometimes to the detriment of other things, and that leads th...
occur when an aneurysm bursts, causing bleeding into the surrounding tissues. Traumatic brain injury is the most common cause of acute subdural hematoma (ASH). Subarachnoid hemorrhage is the most typical presentation of a ruptured aneurysm. However, in rare cases, the aneurysm may cause atraumatic ...