Special Issue on Brain Aneurysms and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Introduction:

Brain aneurysm rupture is the leading cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage, a stroke subtype that disproportionally affects younger adults. The condition has a high mortality rate and leads to long-term cognitive and functional deficits in survivors. Treatment of an unruptured aneurysm is the best option for preventing subarachnoid hemorrhage, but identifying if an aneurysm is suitable for treatment is difficult. Recent research into brain aneurysms and subarachnoid hemorrhage is the focus of this special issue. It aims to summarize current findings and opinions on the brain aneurysm and subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Topics covered (not limited):

• Develop improved imaging techniques that can accurately detect aneurysms at risk of rupture.
• Assess the role of advanced imaging biomarkers in predicting aneurysm rupture and treatment response.
• Create and validate risk assessment scores or models to guide the decision to treat unruptured aneurysms.
• Examine new minimally invasive endovascular techniques and their outcomes compared to traditional microsurgical clipping.
• Research neuroprotective agents that could be administered in the event of subarachnoid hemorrhage to mitigate damage.
• Translate basic science discoveries into new clinical practices for the diagnosis and treatment of brain aneurysms.
• Design and conduct randomized controlled trials to establish evidence-based interventions for managing brain aneurysms and subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Important Deadlines:

• Submission deadline: 31 December 2024.

Submission Instructions:  

Please read the [Guide for Authors] before submitting. All articles should be submitted online, please select VSI:  Aneurysms and SAH  on submission. 

Guest Editors:

Professor Devin W. McBride, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA, Devin.W.McBride@uth.tmc.edu