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ArticleNeurocritical care2025

Semiautomated Hemorrhage Volume Quantification in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

Sebastian Sanchez, Jacob M Miller, Matthew T Jones, Rishi R Patel, Elena Sagues, Carlos Dier, Andres Gudino, Navami Shenoy, Ariel Vargas-Sanchez, Edgar A Samaniego

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Sebastian SanchezDepartment of Neurology, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
Jacob M MillerDepartment of Neurology, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Matthew T JonesDepartment of Neurology, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Rishi R PatelDepartment of Neurology, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Elena SaguesDepartment of Neurology, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Carlos DierDepartment of Neurology, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Andres GudinoDepartment of Neurology, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Navami ShenoyDepartment of Neurology, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Ariel Vargas-SanchezDepartment of Neurology, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Edgar A SamaniegoDepartment of Neurology, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA. edgarsama@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-2764-2268

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Abstract

backgroundThe volume of hemorrhage is a crucial factor in predicting outcomes following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). Although grading scales such as the Fisher score are widely used, they can lead to inaccuracies in quantifying the total blood volume because of their reliance on visual assessment. We analyzed a large cohort of patients with aSAH with a semiautomated software for the precise quantification of hemorrhage volume. The primary aim is to identify clear thresholds that correlate with the likelihood of complications after aSAH, thereby enhancing the predictive accuracy and improving patient management strategies.

methodsA semiautomated algorithm was developed to analyze noncontrast computed tomography scans of patients with aSAH. The algorithm categorized tissues into blood, gray matter, white matter, and cerebrospinal fluid, isolating the blood for volume quantification. Receiver operating curve analysis was done to establish thresholds for vasospasm, acute hydrocephalus, shunt-dependent hydrocephalus (SDHC), and death within 7 days.

resultsA total of 500 patients with aSAH and their respective aneurysms were analyzed. Hemorrhage volume was significantly higher in patients with vasospasm (21.7 [10.9-41.4] vs. 10.7 [4.2-26.9], p < 0.001), acute hydrocephalus (22.7 [9.2-41.8] vs. 5.1 [2.1-13.5], p < 0.001), SDHC (23.8 [11.3-40.7] vs. 11.7 [4.1-28.2], p < 0.001), and those who died before 7 days (52.8 [34.6-90.6] mL vs. 14.8 [5.0-32.4] mL, p < 0.001) compared with their counterparts. Notably, specific hemorrhage thresholds were identified for each complication: 15.16 mL for vasospasm (65% sensitivity and 60% specificity), 9.95 mL for acute hydrocephalus (74% sensitivity and 69% specificity), 16.76 mL for SDHC (63% sensitivity and 60% specificity), and 33.84 mL for death within 7 days (79% sensitivity and 77% specificity).

conclusionsSemiautomated blood volume quantification tools could aid in stratifying complication risk after aSAH. Established thresholds for hemorrhage volume related to complications could be used in clinical practice to aid in management decisions.

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AlgorithmsHydrocephalusIntracranial AneurysmSubarachnoid HemorrhageVasospasm, IntracranialAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTomography, X-Ray ComputedAneurysmFisher scaleSubarachnoid hemorrhage

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