Mel'nikova E A, Krylov V V
Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko. 2008 Apr-Jun(2):50-3; discussion 53.
In the review of the literature the authors analyze the problem of neuropsychological disorders in patients after subarachnoid hemorrhage, particularly that caused by arterial aneurysm rupture. Currently available data on the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and risk factors of cognitive disorders in patients operated on for intracranial aneurysm rupture are presented. Treatment strategies and timing of surgery are analyzed. The basic trends in evaluation and treatment of neuropsychological disorders in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage are noted.