Effects of Prostacyclin Infusion on Cerebral Vessels and Metabolism in Patients With Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

Effect of Prostacyclin Infusion on Cerebral Vessels, Cerebral Bloodflow and Cerebral Metabolism in Patients With Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

The purpose of this study is to determine whether prostacyclin is effective in prevention of cerebral vasospasm in patients with subarachnoidal hemorrhage (SAH).

Inclusion Criteria:

• SAH verified by CT
• Aneurysm identified and treated
• Fisher grade 3 + 4
• WFNS grade 1-4 (World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies )

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy/lactation
• Heard failure
• Kidney failure
• Liver failure
• Hemorrhagic diathesis