CT evaluation of subarachnoid hemorrhage: a practical review for the radiologist interpreting emergency room studies.

Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)

Radiologists working in an emergency radiology setting frequently interpret computed tomography (CT) studies of patients with suspected subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This article reviews the sensitivity of CT for detection of SAH, some major patterns of SAH related to a ruptured aneurysm, and the differential diagnosis of SAH not due to aneurysmal rupture.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Provenzale, JM; Hacein-Bey, L

Published Date

  • November 2009

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 16 / 6

Start / End Page

  • 441 - 451

PubMed ID

  • 19543757

Pubmed Central ID

  • 19543757

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1438-1435

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s10140-009-0824-8

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States