Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Subarachnoid hemorrhage is bleeding in the area between the brain and the thin tissues that cover the brain. This area is called the subarachnoid space.
Alternative Names
Hemorrhage - subarachnoid
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Subarachnoid hemorrhage can be caused by:
- Bleeding from an
arteriovenous malformation (AVM) - Bleeding disorder
- Bleeding from a
cerebral aneurysm - Head injury
- Unknown cause (idiopathic)
- Use of blood thinners
Injury-related subarachnoid hemorrhage is often seen in the...
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