Diagnosis of cerebral vasospasm and risk of delayed cerebral ischemia related to aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage: an overview of available tools

作者：Bacigaluppi Susanna^*; Zona Gianluigi; Secci Francesca; Spena Gianantonio; Mavilio Nicola; Brusa Giulia; Agid Ronit; Krings Timo; Ottonello Gianandrea; Fontanella Marco

来源：Neurosurgical Review, 2015, 38(4): 603-618.

DOI：10.1007/s10143-015-0617-3

• Cerebral blood flow
• Cerebral metabolism
• Delayed cerebral ischemia
• Diagnosis
• Subarachnoid haemorrhage
• Vasospasm

In the first weeks following aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage, cerebrovascular alterations may impact the outcome significantly. Diagnosis of cerebral vasospasm and detection of alterations at risk of delayed cerebral ischemia are key targets to be monitored in the post-acute phase. Available tools include clinical monitoring, as well as studies that can detect possible arterial narrowing, alterations of perfusion, metabolism and neurophysiology. Each technique is able to investigate possible vascular impairment and has different advantages and limits. All available techniques have been described. Among these, the most practical have been selected and compared for their peculiar characteristics. Based on this analysis, a flowchart to monitor these patients is finally proposed.

• 出版日期2015-10