Increased Arterial Stiffness is a Predictor of Delayed Ischaemic Stroke After Subarachnoid Haemorrhage.

Background: Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) accounts for 5-10% of strokes and its prognosis may be influenced by different complications, including delayed cerebral ischaemia (DCI). The pathophysiology of DCI is complex and still unknown. Many different mechanisms may contribute to the occurrence of DCI.