Aneurysm

Research Conducted at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Has Provided New Information about Aneurysm

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, May 15th, 2011

2011 MAY 15 -- According to recent research from Philadelphia, United States, "The incidence of subarachnoid hemorrhage is increasing, especially in the elderly as life expectancy increases. Aggressive treatment of aneurysms in the elderly is usually avoided because of a presumed poor prognosis."

"The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of treatment in patients older than 70 years old. We performed a retrospective chart review of 150 patients aged 70 years and older who were treated at Jefferson Hospital from 2004 to 2009. Data including World Federation of Neurological Surgeons grade and Hunt and Hess classification, specific management components,...

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Source: Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week (2011-05-15)

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