Publications by authors named "Sheila Kubes"

Background: The 10th revision of International Classification of Disease, Clinical Modification (ICD10-CM) increased the number of codes to identify non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from 1 to 22. ICD10-CM codes are able to specify the location of aneurysms causing subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH); however, it is not clear how frequently or accurately these codes are being used in practice.

Objective: To systematically evaluate the usage and accuracy of location-specific ICD10-CM codes for aSAH.

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Background: Wide-necked intracranial aneurysms present unique treatment challenges in the setting of subarachnoid hemorrhage. New generations of endoluminal devices (stents) have expanded our ability to treat complex aneurysms. The PulseRider Aneurysm Neck Reconstruction Device (PulseRider [Cerenovus, Irvine, California, USA]) is new to the U.

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