Neurosurgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomized pilot trial of intensive management of blood pressure or volume expansion in subarachnoid hemorrhage (IMPROVES).
Volume expansion and hypertension are widely used for the hemodynamic management of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage. ⋯ This pilot study showed adequate feasibility and excellent retention to follow-up. Given the suggestion of possible worse neurobehavioral outcome with ABP, a larger trial to determine the optimal blood pressure management in this patient population is warranted. (ClinTrials.gov NCT01414894.)