Key result
Electrocardiographic abnormalities occur in approximately 50% of patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage, which can resemble myocardial damage and lead to misdiagnosis if not appreciated.
Why the study?
What are the electrocardiographic changes associated with subarachnoid haemorrhage and how do they influence management?
Population
Patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage
Design
Review
Authors
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Recognition of ECG changes in subarachnoid haemorrhage may avert cardiac misdiagnosis; Level 4 evidence leaves open effects on outcomes.
What are the electrocardiographic changes associated with subarachnoid haemorrhage and how do they influence management?
Awareness of ECG abnormalities in subarachnoid hemorrhage is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis of primary cardiac disease and avoid delays in appropriate surgical treatment.
Anthony Harries (1981) conducted a review in Subarachnoid haemorrhage. Subarachnoid haemorrhage was evaluated. Electrocardiographic abnormalities occur in approximately 50% of patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage, which can resemble myocardial damage and lead to misdiagnosis if not appreciated.