Hematoma volume as the major determinant of outcomes after intracerebral hemorrhage

Abstract Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, greatly linked to hematoma volume. Understanding the characteristics and size of hematoma is integral to evaluating severity and prognosis after ICH. Examination of the literature suggests that markers for hematom...

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Published in:Journal of the neurological sciences 2014-10, Vol.345 (1), p.3-7
Main Authors: LoPresti, Melissa A, Bruce, Samuel S, Camacho, Elvis, Kunchala, Sudkir, Dubois, Byron G, Bruce, Eliza, Appelboom, Geoff, Connolly, E. Sander
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cerebral Hemorrhage - complications
Cerebral Hemorrhage - diagnosis
Hematoma - etiology
Hematoma - pathology
Hematoma expansion
Hematoma volume
Humans
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Neurology
Outcomes
Predictive Value of Tests
Predictors
Stroke
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Summary:Abstract Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, greatly linked to hematoma volume. Understanding the characteristics and size of hematoma is integral to evaluating severity and prognosis after ICH. Examination of the literature suggests that markers for hematoma size vary, but the key range between 20–30 mL is most widely used as the cut-off for classification of hematoma volume. The role of hematoma volume in episodes of hematoma expansion and re-bleeding further impact outcomes, with increased growth associated with larger hematoma volume. Additionally, many commonly used predictors of ICH outcomes are directly related to hematoma volume, implicating it as an important variable when determining outcomes. In conclusion, hematoma volume is likely the most significant determinant of outcomes in intracerebral hemorrhage.
ISSN:0022-510X
1878-5883
DOI:10.1016/j.jns.2014.06.057