Clinical and Radiological Predictors for Early Hematoma Expansion After Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early hematoma expansion is a major determinant of poor outcomes after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Identifying reliable predictors of hematoma expansion may facilitate risk stratification and timely interventions. This study aimed to evaluate clinical, laboratory, and radiological factors associated with early hematoma expansion within 24 h.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed consecutive patients with spontaneous ICH admitted to a tertiary hospital in Korea between 2009 and 2021. Inclusion criteria were aged ≥ 18 years, primary spontaneous ICH, baseline non-contrast CT (NCCT), and follow-up CT within 24 h. Clinical, laboratory, and medication histories were collected, and NCCT/CT angiography (CTA) imaging markers (spot sign, blend sign, hypodensit

SUBMITTER: Kim E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12566760 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature