What Is a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?
9. Recovery
Approximately one month after hospital discharge, patients are re-evaluated with another CT scan of the brain. This imaging procedure gives information about how well the brain is recovering, as well as helps diagnose any potential for delayed hydrocephalus. Periodic imaging for the rest of the patient’s life is usually recommended, especially if SAH was caused by a ruptured aneurysm.
Sadly, almost 40% of patients with SAH die within 30 days, even after receiving medical care. Rate of recovery varies among patients, however, and depends upon multiple factors, including whether bleeding was the result of a traumatic accident, aneurysm, or other cause. It is normal for patients to feel depressed or anxious following the experience.
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