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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

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