| Roller coaster-associated subarachnoid hemorrhage-report of 2 cases. | |
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PMID: 22177088 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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The most common neurological injuries associated with roller coaster rides are subdural hematoma and cervical artery dissection. We report two cases of roller-coaster associated subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). A 40-year-old healthy man developed a strong, holocephalic headache during a roller coaster ride. SAH Hunt & Hess grade II and Fisher grade 3 was diagnosed. An underlying aneurysm of the anterior communicating artery was successfully treated with coil embolization. A 41-year-old female (smoker, otherwise healthy) experienced a sudden, strong headache and diplopia during a roller coaster ride. A perimesencephalic SAH (Hunt & Hess grade II, Fisher grade 3) was disclosed by a CT scan. No aneurysm was detected on angiography. Both patients were discharged without neurological disability. In conclusion, SAH is a rare but relevant differential diagnosis in cases of acute headache during roller coaster rides. Both aneurysmal and non-aneurysmal perimesencephalic SAH can occur. A combination of mechanical factors and excessive blood pressure rises in vulnerable persons is discussed. |
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Sebastian Rutsch; Wolf-Dirk Niesen; Stephan Meckel; Matthias Reinhard |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-12-14 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the neurological sciences Volume: - ISSN: 1878-5883 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Dec |
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Created Date: 2011-12-19 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375403 Medline TA: J Neurol Sci Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Neurology, University of Freiburg, Germany. |
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