Table 1.
Characteristics of the 71 patients with aSAH and a clinical deterioration after admission
| Deterioration due to DCI (n = 33) | Deterioration from another cause (n = 38) | |
|---|---|---|
| Women (n, %) | 26 (79 %) | 30 (79 %) |
| Age (mean, range) | 54.7 (28–81) | 60.9 (39–80) |
| Admission WFNS score (%) | ||
| I | 11 (33 %) | 13 (34 %) |
| II | 10 (30 %) | 9 (24 %) |
| III | 3 (9 %) | 2 (5 %) |
| IV | 5 (15 %) | 11 (29 %) |
| V | 4 (12 %) | 3 (8 %) |
| Aneurysm location (%) | ||
| Anterior communicating artery | 15 (46 %) | 10 (26 %) |
| Anterior cerebral artery | 1 (3 %) | 2 (5 %) |
| Middle cerebral artery | 0 (0 %) | 9 (24 %) |
| Posterior communicating artery | 7 (21 %) | 6 (16 %) |
| Basilar artery | 5 (15 %) | 7 (18 %) |
| Internal carotid artery | 5 (15 %) | 4 (11 %) |
| Treatment (%) | ||
| Coil | 19 (58 %) | 12 (32 %) |
| Clip | 12 (36 %) | 24 (63 %) |
| None | 1 (3 %) | 2 (5 %) |
| Both | 1 (3 %) | 0 (0 %) |
| Vasospasm (%) | ||
| CTA not assessable | 1 (3 %) | 3 (8 %) |
| None (0–25 %) | 8 (24 %) | 17 (45 %) |
| Moderate (25–50 %) | 6 (18 %) | 10 (26 %) |
| Severe (>50 %) | 18 (55 %) | 8 (21 %) |
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