Self-efficacy and age associated with disability acceptance trajectories in hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage patients
Belief in yourself helps people accept life after brain bleeds
This prospective longitudinal study of 114 patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage examined the developmental trajectory of disa…
New research shows that your confidence in your own abilities can help you navigate the difficult journey of accepting a disability.
Early LMWH prophylaxis in surgical patients with severe hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
The Blood Thinner Timing Puzzle After a Brain Bleed
This retrospective cohort study evaluated early low-molecular-weight heparin calcium prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in 123 surgical …
After brain bleed surgery, doctors face a tough choice — start blood thinners early to prevent leg clots, or wait and risk a dangerous clot …
Research across Intracranial Hemorrhage
Related studies from across the Intracranial Hemorrhage family.
Impact of Very Early Exercise Rehabilitation on Functional Outcomes in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Very early exercise improves recovery for brain bleed patients
Meta-analysis suggests very early exercise rehabilitation improves NIHSS and Fugl-Meyer scores in stable intracerebral hemorrhage patients.
Starting exercise rehabilitation very early after a brain bleed may lead to better physical function and movement for patients.
Efficacy of Pressure-Controlled Active CSF Irrigation in Managing Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Pressure controlled irrigation may reduce brain damage after brain bleeds
Meta-analysis suggests pressure-controlled active CSF irrigation significantly reduces the odds of delayed cerebral infarction and symptomat…
A review of over 2,000 cases suggests that pressure-controlled irrigation can lower the risk of brain tissue death after a ruptured aneurysm…
Hydrocephalus and high Fisher grade blood distribution are strongly associated with post-procedural seizures in SAH
Specific brain conditions linked to seizures after aneurysm surgery
This meta-analysis of patients undergoing endovascular aneurysm exclusion for subarachnoid hemorrhage identifies hydrocephalus (OR 3.91) and…
New data identifies specific markers, like hydrocephalus, that strongly link to a higher risk of seizures after aneurysm surgery.
Lumbar puncture identifies subarachnoid blood while CT angiography facilitates rapid vascular assessment in SAH
Lumbar Puncture and CT Angiography Help Diagnose Brain Bleeding
This clinical guideline addresses the management of patients with suspected subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and non-diagnostic head CT scans. …
Doctors use different imaging tools to find brain bleeds when initial scans are unclear, balancing the need for speed against accuracy.
Higher FIB-4 scores are associated with increased odds of poor stroke outcomes and mortality
Higher Fibrosis Scores Linked to Worse Stroke Outcomes
This meta-analysis of 20 cohort studies and 2 cross-sectional studies examines the association between the Fibrosis-4 index (FIB-4) and vari…
A liver health score called FIB-4 shows a link to higher risks of stroke, poor recovery, and death in patients with brain injuries.
Tranexamic acid does not improve mortality or neurological outcomes in acute brain injury
Tranexamic acid does not improve survival in acute brain injuries
This meta-analysis of over 12,000 patients found that tranexamic acid did not significantly impact short-term or long-term mortality or func…
A large review of over 12,000 patients shows that tranexamic acid does not improve survival or recovery after a serious brain injury.
Blood product removal reduces permanent shunting risk and mortality in infants with posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus
Blood Product Removal Shows Lower Risks for Preterm Infants
This meta-analysis of 256 preterm infants with intraventricular hemorrhage and posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus found that blood product remova…
A meta-analysis suggests blood product removal may lower mortality and infection rates in preterm infants with specific brain conditions.
Higher aneurysm treatment rates are associated with improved outcomes and lower mortality in poor-grade aSAH
Higher Treatment Rates Linked to Better Outcomes in Brain Hemorrhages
This meta-analysis of 7,726 patients with poor-grade aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) found that higher treatment rates correlate w…
Research shows that higher treatment rates for severe brain bleeds are linked to better survival and functional recovery for patients.
Intracerebral hemorrhage survivors face annual rates of 2.1% recurrent ICH and 2.0% ischemic stroke
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Stroke Risk After Brain Bleed
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 198,289 adults with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) identifies an annual recurrence rate of 2.1% …
A large review of over 198,000 patients shows a significant link between atrial fibrillation and stroke risk following an intracerebral hemo…
AI-driven and traditional imaging markers provide a structured framework for predicting hematoma expansion in acute ICH
AI tools may better predict bleeding in the brain
This systematic review evaluates the evolution of imaging-based prediction methods for hematoma expansion in patients with acute intracerebr…
A new review shows AI methods may predict brain bleed expansion better than traditional scans, but hurdles remain.
Remote DWI lesions after intracerebral hemorrhage signal ischemic injury but mechanisms remain unclear
Remote Imaging Lesions May Predict Outcomes for Brain Bleeds
This systematic review examines remote diffusion-weighted imaging (R-DWI) lesions in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. The…
New imaging techniques can identify remote brain tissue damage in patients with a brain bleed, which may help doctors predict patient outcom…
Individualized shunt pressure titration may slow autologous skull graft resorption in patients with hydrocephalus
Adjusting Shunt Pressure May Slow Skull Graft Resorption
This case report and literature review describes a patient with intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral arteriovenous malformation, and communica…
A case study shows that tailoring shunt pressure can help manage skull graft resorption in patients with specific types of brain injuries.