NEUROLOGY
Etiology
Hypertension (most common)
Aneurysm rupture (SAH)
AV malformations
Amyloid angiopathy
Pathogenesis
Vessel rupture → hematoma → ↑ intracranial pressure → mass effect
Clinical Features
Severe headache
Vomiting
Rapid neurological decline
Seizures
Meningeal signs (in SAH)
Treatment
BP control
Reversal of anticoagulation
Neurosurgical intervention
Nimodipine for SAH to prevent vasospasm