The Role of Magnesium in the Management of Cerebral Vasospasm

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is characterized by bleeding into the subarachnoid space, often caused by ruptured aneurysm. Aneurysmal rupture occurs in 700,000 individuals per year worldwide, with 40,000 cases taking place in the United States. Beyond the high mortality associated with SAH alone, mo...

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Main Authors: Mitchell J. Odom, Scott L. Zuckerman, J Mocco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Neurology Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/943914