Complications


AVM AVM hemorrhage Intracerebral bleeding

When an AVM hemorrhages, this can cause an intracerebral bleed. There is blood present in the brain tissue. You will be admitted urgently for the treatment of the consequences of the hemorrhage.
Symptoms include: acute severe headache, nausea, neurological loss of function, epilepsy and reduced consciousness or loss of consciousness.
The course and prognosis of the hemorrhage depend strongly on the cause and the severity.

Admission to the hospital

When an AVM hemorrhages, this can cause an intracerebral bleed. You will be admitted urgently for the treatment of the consequences of the hemorrhage. read more

Admission to the hospital



Complications

Complications after an intracerebral bleeding can be very different en are dependent on the size and the location of the bleeding. Here we explain the most common complications. read more

Discharge from the hospital

The medical-technical treatment by the neurosurgeon will gradually decrease during the time spent on the nursing ward. The focus of your admission will switch to rehabilitation. read more

Discharge from the hospital

The medical-technical treatment by the neurosurgeon will gradually decrease during the time spent on the nursing ward. The focus of your admission will switch to rehabilitation.
During your recovery, you will be given advice from your treatment team about where you can recover after the hospital admission.

Discharge to home

 If you are able to perform daily tasks independently and safely, then you can be discharged to home. Your family or relatives can collect you at the agreed time. If you require further therapy at home, then you will be referred to — for example — a physical therapy or occupational therapy practice. If you require care at home, the nurse will complete an application for home nursing care. An expert from the Centrum Indicatiestelling Zorg (CIZ) [Healthcare Indication Center] will give you advice about the care that you require at home.
You may notice after some time that you continue to experience problems with fatigue, processing of stimuli, concentration or memory. This will be discussed during the follow-up appointments and if necessary you will be referred to a rehabilitation center for day treatment. 


 



Follow-up care

Each hospital in the Netherlands provides different follow-up care. Many hospitals have a special outpatient clinic for follow-up care, but this may also be arranged via a home care organization. read more