Intracranial Berry Aneurysm - Complications

Complications

Complications of a ruptured aneurysm include stroke, vasospasm, subarachnoid hemorrhage and death. Vasospasm is induced by irritating effect of RBCs coming out of ruptured region. These vasospasms can lead to cerebral infarcts. Subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to communicating hydrocephalus.

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