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AVM AVM hemorrhage Subarachnoid hemorrhage

A subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) occurs very suddenly, without any form of warning. An AVM in the subarachnoid space can result in a SAH. You will be admitted urgently for the treatment of the consequences of the hemorrhage.
A subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) occurs very suddenly, without any form of warning. This hemorrhage derives its name from the location in the head: just above the brain, under the arachnoid mater. An AVM in this subarachnoid space can result in a SAH. You will be admitted urgently for the treatment of the consequences of the hemorrhage.
The blood that collects in the arachnoid mater around the brain can spread to the ventricles of the brain.
Symptoms include: acute severe headache, nausea, vomiting, neurological loss of function, stiff neck, epilepsy and reduced consciousness or loss of consciousness.

Admission to the hospital

It is vital that you receive emergency medical treatment after a subarachnoid hemorrhage and that you are taken as soon as possible to a hospital that can treat the aneurysm. read more

Admission to the hospital

It is vital that you receive emergency medical treatment after a subarachnoid hemorrhage and that you are taken as soon as possible to a hospital that can treat the aneurysm. You can die or suffer severe damage as a result of this condition. The risk of a new hemorrhage is high. Once we have found the aneurysm that has caused the hemorrhage, we will try to treat the aneurysm as soon as possible. The buildup of cerebrospinal fluid can also form a life-threatening problem. In that case, a drain will be inserted in the ventricle so that the fluid can drain off. The first weeks after the hemorrhage can be unpredictable as complications regularly occur, such as blood flow problems in the brain, metabolic disruption or infections.



Complications

Complications after a subarachnoid hemorrhage 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

Complications



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

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