What Is Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?
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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