Why the study?
Is cigarette smoking associated with an increased risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and subsequent vasospasm?
Population
Nearly 3500 patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage from North America and Europe enrolled in five…
Comparison
Current cigarette smoking at the time of SAH vs Expected smoking rates in the general population…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Smoking association may warrant cessation counseling in at-risk patients; leaves open whether quitting reduces SAH incidence or vasospasm.
Is cigarette smoking associated with an increased risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and subsequent vasospasm?
Cigarette smoking is a significant risk factor for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, occurring at a younger age, and increases the risk of subsequent vasospasm.
Weir et al. (1998) studied this question.
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