Vasospasm

Vasospasm

DiseaseDisorder infobox
Name = Vasospasm
ICD10 =
ICD9 = ICD9|443.9

Vasospasm refers to a condition in which blood vessels spasm, leading to vasoconstriction. This can lead to tissue ischemia and death (necrosis). Cerebral vasospasm may arise in the context of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Symptomatic vasospasm or delayed cerebral ischemia is a major contributor to post-operative stroke and death after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Vasospasm typically appears 4 to 10 days after subarachnoid hemorrhage.

ee also

* Raynaud's phenomenon, a vasospastic disorder
* Coronary artery vasospasm


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