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What does cisterna subarachnoidalis mean?
Widening portions of the subarachnoid space within the cranium where the arachnoid bridges over a depression on the surface of the brain.See: subarachnoid space.Synonym: cisternae subarachnoideales
What is the subarachnoid space?
The space between the arachnoid and pia mater is called the subarachnoid space
What are the types of subarachnoid hemorrhages?
Subarachnoid hemorrhages are classified into two general categories: traumatic and spontaneous.
What is the danger of subarachnoid hemorrhage?
The accumulation of blood in the subarachnoid space can lead to stroke, seizures, and other complications. Additionally, subarachnoid hemorrhages may cause permanent brain damage
What contains a delicate network of collagen and elastin fibers through which cerebrospinal fluid circulates?
The arachnoid and sub-arachnoid spaces.
How often do subarachnoid hemorrhages happen?
The incidence of subarachnoid hemorrhage is 10 per 100,000 persons per year
What are subarachnoid cisterns?
The areas in which the subarachnoid and pia maters are widely separated from each other leading to the widening of the subarachnoid space. Some of the examples are cisterna magna, pontine cistern, chiasmatic cistern and many others.
Does smoking make subarachnoid hemorrhage more likely?
Smoking is a major factor in increasing the odds of sustaining a subarachnoid hemorrhage
Is traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage cureble or not?
no
What does CSF consist of?
subarachnoid space
What is a subarachnoid heamorraghe?
A subarachnoid hemorrhage is an abnormal and very dangerous condition in which blood collects beneath the arachnoid mater, a membrane that covers the brain. This area, called the subarachnoid space, normally contains cerebrospinal fluid. The accumulation of blood in the subarachnoid space can lead to stroke, seizures, and other complications
What does an elevated level of lactate dyhydrogenase mean in a cerebrospinal analysis?
This enzyme is elevated in bacterial and fungal meningitis, malignancy, and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
