Understanding Which Calcium Channel Blockers Are Used for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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According to the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association guidelines, a calcium channel blocker is the only pharmacological treatment with established effectiveness for improving outcomes in patients following a subarachnoid hemorrhage. The specific drug used for this purpose is nimodipine, administered to reduce the risk of delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) caused by vasospasm.
