Uncategorized [Comparison] Two Types of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Traumatic (tSAH) vs. Aneurysmal Rupture—Symptoms, Prognosis, and CT Findings
Even though they share the same name, "Subarachnoid Hemorrhage," the traumatic (tSAH) and non-traumatic (aneurysmal rupture) types differ significantly in cause, symptom severity, and urgency.Non-traumatic cases often present with the "worst headache of your life" and require immediate surgery to secure a ruptured aneurysm, carrying a high mortality rate. In contrast, tSAH is caused by physical trauma, often involves minor bleeding, and is typically managed conservatively. This article compares the two based on the source of bleeding, CT scan patterns, re-bleeding risks, and the necessity of emergency surgery.