Vasospasm secondary to ruptured aneurysm: assessment by digital intravenous angiography

Digital intravenous angiography was used for the documentation and evaluation of cerebral vasospasm secondary to acute ruptured aneurysm. Attenuation of vessel caliber and/or generalized poor visualization of intracranial arteries and prolongation of circulation time were observed in seven patients...

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Published in:American journal of neuroradiology : AJNR 1983-05, Vol.4 (3), p.283-285
Main Authors: Pinto, RS, Kricheff, II, De Filipp, G, Flamm, ES, Lin, JP
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cerebral Angiography - methods
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm - complications
Intracranial Aneurysm - surgery
Ischemic Attack, Transient - diagnostic imaging
Rupture, Spontaneous
Subtraction Technique
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Summary:Digital intravenous angiography was used for the documentation and evaluation of cerebral vasospasm secondary to acute ruptured aneurysm. Attenuation of vessel caliber and/or generalized poor visualization of intracranial arteries and prolongation of circulation time were observed in seven patients with the acute clinical diagnosis of cerebral vasospasm. Posttreatment intravenous angiography demonstrated improvement in both arterial caliber and circulation time in six patients who responded to medical therapy for vasospasm. Digital intravenous angiography allowed repeat investigations of the intracranial vasculature safely and quickly without undue risk to the critically ill patient.
ISSN:0195-6108
1936-959X