The Impact of Intra-Arterial Papaverine-Hydrochloride on Cerebral Metabolism and Oxygenation for Treatment of Delayed-Onset Post-Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Vasospasm

Abstract

The initial detrimental effects of the endovascular procedure itself were outweighed by an improved cerebral metabolism within 10 h thereafter. As the effect was very limited, repeated interventions or continuous application should be considered.