Subarachnoid hemorrhage

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011507",
  "term": "Subarachnoid hemorrhage",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An extravasation of blood into the subarachnoid space, which is the fluid-filled area located between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. This condition is a type of stroke and can result from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, or head injury. Diagnosis is typically confirmed through a computed tomography (CT) scan or by detecting blood in the cerebrospinal fluid via a lumbar puncture.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "pia"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 908 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/subarachnoid-hemorrhage/"
}