SPECT Imaging in Cerebral Vasospasm Following Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

From: The Journal of Nuclear Medicine | Date: May 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Cerebral vasospasm is a frequent complication after subarachnoid hemorrhage and contributes to overall morbidity and mortality. Arteriography is the standard test for determining the presence of vasospasm. A retrospective review of 16 patients with cerebral aneurysm was undertaken to assess the sensitivity and specificity of SPECT for diagnosis of vasospasm. Fourteen patients were hospitalized after subarachnoid hemorrhage and 2 patients were hospitalized for elective aneurysmal clipping. The patients' condition on discharge was correlated to clinical and SPECT evidence of vasospasm. Methods: ...

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