Why Do Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Postpone Treatment?

Abstract

Early diagnosis of cerebral arterial aneurysm (CAA) rupture is critical, as recurrent ruptures significantly worsen the prognosis and increase mortality. The time to seek help varies: thunderclap headache and seizures prompt immediate treatment, while less obvious manifestations are often overlooked. The relationship between the nature of symptoms and the promptness of CAA rupture diagnosis remains poorly understood. The aim of the study: to identify predictors of help-seeking behavior in patients with recurrent CAA ruptures.