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Initial Misdiagnosis and Outcome After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
JAMA 291:866-869, Kowalski,R.G.,et al, 2004
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Article Abstract
In this study, misdiagnosis of SAH occurred in 12% of patients and was associated with a smaller hemorrhage and normal mental status. Among individuals who initially present in good condition, misdiagnosis is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. A low threshold for CT scanning of patients with mild symptoms that are suggestive of SAH may reduce the frequency of misdiagnosis.
 
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