Rate of perihaematomal oedema expansion is associated with poor clinical outcomes in intracerebral haemorrhage
Academic Article
Overview
MeSH Major
Brain Edema
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Hematoma
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
abstract
Rate of PHE growth over 72 hours was an independent predictor of mortality and poor functional outcomes following ICH. Baseline haematoma volume and gender appear to influence PHE growth.
