Vasospasm 1368054 222294945 2008-06-28T15:44:57Z Lucian Sunday 7024550 Link ischemia {{DiseaseDisorder infobox | Name = Vasospasm | ICD10 = | ICD9 = {{ICD9|443.9}} | }} '''Vasospasm''' refers to a condition in which [[blood vessel]]s 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. ==See also== * [[Raynaud's phenomenon]], a vasospastic disorder * [[Coronary artery vasospasm]] {{circulatory-stub}} {{Vascular diseases}} [[Category:Cardiovascular system]] [[Category:Neurosurgery]]