Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndromes (RCVS)
Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndromes (RCVS)
Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndromes (RCVS)
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<strong>RCVS</strong> (n=35) vs. aSAH (n=515)<br />
• <strong>RCVS</strong><br />
– Acute and multi-focal vasoconstriction<br />
– Small, cortical surface bleeds<br />
– Early infarcts, parenchymal bleeds, RPLS<br />
– Associated condition: pregnancy, drugs<br />
• Vasospasm in aSAH<br />
– Usually delayed, and affects 1-2 arteries<br />
– TCH not recurrent<br />
– Delayed infarction<br />
– Evidence for ruptured aneurysm<br />
Muelschlagel & Singhal, ISC 2011