Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Abstract

A 24-year male cricket player complained of sudden headache followed by a brief period of loss of consciousness while playing. On arrival at the emergency department, he was drowsy but answering questions and reported that he had the worst headache ever. Examination revealed a blood pressure of 150/62 mm Hg and has neck stiffness. Rest all neurological examination was unremarkable. He does not give any significant past history and denies any trauma or addictions. Emergency noncontrast CT head revealed diffuse subarachnoid hemorrhage occupying the basal cisterns and bilateral Sylvian fissures.