Because of the important role of inflammation in the pathophysiology of SAH, it was hypothesized that its pharmacological manipulation might improve the prognosis of patients. In recent years, the effects of several groups of anti-inflammatory drugs on the development of complications after SAH have been described. Initially promising, glucocorticoids, thought to reduce cerebrovascular inflammation, brain swelling, and headache, failed in clinical trials. Studies have not provided clear evidence of the beneficial effects of these drugs in patients after SAH. Therefore, the administration of glucocorticoids is not currently part of the recommended practice. In addition, glucocorticoid treatment is associated with adverse effects that worsen outcomes, including hyperglycemia, infection, and the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Age: 18-85 years
Weight> 50 kg
Spontaneous SAH diagnosed on a native CT brain max. 48 hours after the first symptoms
Symptoms of SAH without the finding of blood on the initial native CT scan of the brain
SAH from a cause other than a ruptured aneurysm, e.g. A-V malformation, traumatic SAH
Pregnancy and breastfeeding (pregnancy test)
Known hypersensitivity to the components of the product
St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic
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Masaryk University
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CZECRIN - Czech Clinical Research Infrastructure Network
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