Primary intracerebral haemorrhage?-?clinical and radiologic predictors of survival and functional outcome

Purpose: Primary intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) is a common and devastating disorder that often results in long-term disability. This review examines the literature on predictors of survival and long-term functional outcome after ICH. Method: Medical literature review. Results: Numerous clinical an...

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Published in:Disability and rehabilitation 2003-07, Vol.25 (13), p.689-698
Main Authors: DIAMOND, PAUL, GALE, SHAWN, STEWART, KIMBERLY
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cerebral Hemorrhage - epidemiology
Cerebral Hemorrhage - mortality
Cerebral Hemorrhage - pathology
Cerebral Hemorrhage - physiopathology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Predictive Value of Tests
Recovery of Function
Survival Rate
Treatment Outcome
United States - epidemiology
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Summary:Purpose: Primary intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) is a common and devastating disorder that often results in long-term disability. This review examines the literature on predictors of survival and long-term functional outcome after ICH. Method: Medical literature review. Results: Numerous clinical and radiologic variables have been shown to be associated with survival and functional recovery following ICH. These include patient age and gender, lesion size and location, initial level of consciousness, presence of intraventricular haemorrhage, hydrocephalus, and mass effect. Studies have employed a variety of outcome measures including survival and functional recovery. Conclusions: Clinical and radiologic findings following ICH may assist rehabilitation specialists as they develop treatment goals, anticipate long-term patient care needs, and educate and train caregivers.
ISSN:0963-8288
1464-5165
DOI:10.1080/0963828031000090470