What is the purpose of the AHA/ASA Guideline Guidelines for the Management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?
The purpose of the AHA/ASA Guideline Guidelines for the Management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage is to present current and comprehensive recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). A formal literature search of MEDLINE (November 1, 2006, through May 1, 2010) was performed and data were synthesized with the use of evidence tables. Writing group members met by teleconference to discuss data-derived recommendations. The American Heart Association Stroke Council s Levels of Evidence grading algorithm was used to grade each recommendation. The guideline draft was reviewed by 7 expert peer reviewers and by the members of the Stroke Council Leadership and Manuscript Oversight Committees. It is intended that this guideline be fully updated every 3 years.