Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Definition: Bleeding into the intracranial or spinal SUBARACHNOID SPACE, most resulting from INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSM rupture. It can occur after traumatic injuries (SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE, TRAUMATIC). Clinical features include HEADACHE; NAUSEA; VOMITING, nuchal rigidity, variable neurological deficits and reduced mental status.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): subarachnoid hemorrhage, subarachnoid haemorrhage

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