Petrol Head wrote:scobienz wrote:Chuck Wow's vote for keeping_it_riel as the poster who should come back reminded me that it's exactly a year since KiR died.
It's interesting re-reading this thread for the reactions at the time.
A shock then and a shock now. RIP Pete.
...And to head off further outrageous historical revisionism, Pete suffered a catastrophic aneurism, aggravated by hopelessly incompetent local medical care.
it was a shock. I just read about aneurysms I thought the following was of interest, especially the warning signs.
Once SAH starts (when a cerebral aneurysm ruptures, it causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) which is bleeding into the space around the brain), 15% of patients will die before being able to reach the hospital. If this has happened to someone you love, you may think it was inevitable. And it may have been. But in many cases, there are warning signs and symptoms. If your loved one reported the symptoms to their doctor or sought treatment for the warning signs and was ignored, this may be an instance of medical malpractice resulting in wrongful death.
46% of patients die after onset of SAH – usually within the first 24 hours. This means that roughly 31% of these people made it to the hospital and died while under a doctor’s care. If the aneurysm isn’t promptly repaired and a second hemorrhage occurs, the fatality rate jumps to a shocking 80%. Timely medical treatment is the only defense!
While the risk of brain aneurysm increases with age, they can and do occur at any age. For example: SAH from brain aneurysm is a significant factor in maternal death during the third trimester of pregnancy. Rapid diagnosis and treatment of the ruptured aneurysm is necessary to save the mother’s life and prevent significant neurological or brain damage in surviving patients.
Warning Signs
Brain aneurysms that have not ruptured generally have no symptoms. But if the aneurysm has grown large, it can put pressure on other areas of the brain or nerves and cause neurological symptoms. These symptoms included severe headache in one spot, vision problems, speaking problems or weakness or numbness in the extremities. Often a hallmark complaint is that it is “the worst headache I have ever had.”
#1 Severe headache
This is not just any old headache or like others in your past – this is the headache you would describe as “the worst headache of your life.” If you suffer migraines, you may be used to head pain, but this goes above and well beyond. It’s also referred to as a “thunderclap” headache and comes on rapidly – in seconds or minutes.
#2 Black-out or seizure
Either of these will leave you on floor. Passing out or a seizure, particularly if you’re not prone to either one, can be a warning sign. Either of these, especially in combination with other brain aneurysm warning signs is very troubling.
#3 Nausea or vomiting
Unprovoked and sudden nausea and vomiting can be a sign of aneurysm rupture. Alone, these signs may not be a red flag for you that there’s a medical emergency brewing. But either of these, in combination with other symptoms, should not be ignored.
#4 Stiff neck or neck pain
A ruptured brain aneurysm can cause stiffness or neck pain because the brain bleed irritates nervous system membranes. This symptom usually comes a few hours after the rupture. Everyone gets an occasional pain in the neck, but if it comes with other SAH warning signs, be wary!
#5 Vision problems
Because your eyes are in your head and all of the vessels and nerve endings are close to the action, they are often affected by a ruptured cranial aneurysm. Difficulty seeing, loss of vision, blurred vision, double vision or pain above or behind the eyes can all be signs of SAH and should not be ignored.
#6 Mental or cognitive issues
warning signs of brain aneurysmConfusion, slowed mental processing, lower level of consciousness, difficulty concentrating or excessive sleepiness can be warning signs of SAH. Ironically, this warning sign may be difficult for you to discern because of impaired awareness, but still warrant medical attention.
#7 Loss of pupillary response
One symptom of an aneurysm could be that one pupil may be dilated or one or both eyes may lose pupillary reflex. This means that when light is shined on them, the pupil doesn’t react. Even if it’s not SAH, this can be a symptom of other serious problems.
#8 Photophobia
Photophobia is also common with SAH. This is extreme sensitivity to light that causes discomfort or a pain reaction from even lower levels of light. This is another possible sign of SAH (or other medical issues) and shouldn’t be disregarded!
#9 Drooping Eyelid
Drooping eyelids (one or both eyelids) can onset when a brain aneurysm begins leaking, ruptures or with SAH. Also, difficulty lifting an eyelid or an eyelid closing itself and staying closed can all be warning signs of a cranial aneurysm hemorrhage.
#10 Weakness or numbness
These symptoms are less common, but can occur. Sudden numbness, weakness or tingling in one or both arms, one or both hands, one or both legs or any combination of these can be warning signs of SAH. If any of these occur, particularly with one or more of the above symptoms, be warned!
[quote="Petrol Head"][quote="scobienz"]Chuck Wow's vote for keeping_it_riel as the poster who should come back reminded me that it's exactly a year since KiR died.
It's interesting re-reading this thread for the reactions at the time.[/quote]
A shock then and a shock now. RIP Pete.
...And to head off further outrageous historical revisionism, Pete suffered a catastrophic aneurism, aggravated by hopelessly incompetent local medical care.[/quote]
it was a shock. I just read about aneurysms I thought the following was of interest, especially the warning signs.
Once SAH starts (when a cerebral aneurysm ruptures, it causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) which is bleeding into the space around the brain), 15% of patients will die before being able to reach the hospital. If this has happened to someone you love, you may think it was inevitable. And it may have been. But in many cases, there are warning signs and symptoms. If your loved one reported the symptoms to their doctor or sought treatment for the warning signs and was ignored, this may be an instance of medical malpractice resulting in wrongful death.
46% of patients die after onset of SAH – usually within the first 24 hours. This means that roughly 31% of these people made it to the hospital and died while under a doctor’s care. If the aneurysm isn’t promptly repaired and a second hemorrhage occurs, the fatality rate jumps to a shocking 80%. Timely medical treatment is the only defense!
While the risk of brain aneurysm increases with age, they can and do occur at any age. For example: SAH from brain aneurysm is a significant factor in maternal death during the third trimester of pregnancy. Rapid diagnosis and treatment of the ruptured aneurysm is necessary to save the mother’s life and prevent significant neurological or brain damage in surviving patients.
Warning Signs
Brain aneurysms that have not ruptured generally have no symptoms. But if the aneurysm has grown large, it can put pressure on other areas of the brain or nerves and cause neurological symptoms. These symptoms included severe headache in one spot, vision problems, speaking problems or weakness or numbness in the extremities. Often a hallmark complaint is that it is “the worst headache I have ever had.”
#1 Severe headache
This is not just any old headache or like others in your past – this is the headache you would describe as “the worst headache of your life.” If you suffer migraines, you may be used to head pain, but this goes above and well beyond. It’s also referred to as a “thunderclap” headache and comes on rapidly – in seconds or minutes.
#2 Black-out or seizure
Either of these will leave you on floor. Passing out or a seizure, particularly if you’re not prone to either one, can be a warning sign. Either of these, especially in combination with other brain aneurysm warning signs is very troubling.
#3 Nausea or vomiting
Unprovoked and sudden nausea and vomiting can be a sign of aneurysm rupture. Alone, these signs may not be a red flag for you that there’s a medical emergency brewing. But either of these, in combination with other symptoms, should not be ignored.
#4 Stiff neck or neck pain
A ruptured brain aneurysm can cause stiffness or neck pain because the brain bleed irritates nervous system membranes. This symptom usually comes a few hours after the rupture. Everyone gets an occasional pain in the neck, but if it comes with other SAH warning signs, be wary!
#5 Vision problems
Because your eyes are in your head and all of the vessels and nerve endings are close to the action, they are often affected by a ruptured cranial aneurysm. Difficulty seeing, loss of vision, blurred vision, double vision or pain above or behind the eyes can all be signs of SAH and should not be ignored.
#6 Mental or cognitive issues
warning signs of brain aneurysmConfusion, slowed mental processing, lower level of consciousness, difficulty concentrating or excessive sleepiness can be warning signs of SAH. Ironically, this warning sign may be difficult for you to discern because of impaired awareness, but still warrant medical attention.
#7 Loss of pupillary response
One symptom of an aneurysm could be that one pupil may be dilated or one or both eyes may lose pupillary reflex. This means that when light is shined on them, the pupil doesn’t react. Even if it’s not SAH, this can be a symptom of other serious problems.
#8 Photophobia
Photophobia is also common with SAH. This is extreme sensitivity to light that causes discomfort or a pain reaction from even lower levels of light. This is another possible sign of SAH (or other medical issues) and shouldn’t be disregarded!
#9 Drooping Eyelid
Drooping eyelids (one or both eyelids) can onset when a brain aneurysm begins leaking, ruptures or with SAH. Also, difficulty lifting an eyelid or an eyelid closing itself and staying closed can all be warning signs of a cranial aneurysm hemorrhage.
#10 Weakness or numbness
These symptoms are less common, but can occur. Sudden numbness, weakness or tingling in one or both arms, one or both hands, one or both legs or any combination of these can be warning signs of SAH. If any of these occur, particularly with one or more of the above symptoms, be warned!