Subarachnoid haemorrhage - changing trends

ABSTRACT

Bleeding into the subarachnoid space (Subarachnoid Haemorrhage - SAH) is a dramatic and potentially fatal event that should not be missed. Modern trends have seen a decline in morbidity and mortality mainly due to advancements in neuroradiology and neurosurgical techniques coupled with early intervention. The review presents the problems faced in the past and highlights the developments in various aspects of this catastrophic disease whose morbidity and mortality remain unacceptably high despite the improvements