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SCHERLE-MATAMOROS, Claudio E  e  PEREZ-NELLAR, Jesús. Usefulness of transcranial doppler in subarachnoid hemorrhage: Review. Rev. chil. neuro-psiquiatr. [online]. 2011, vol.49, n.1, pp. 79-85. ISSN 0717-9227.  doi: 10.4067/S0717-92272011000100010.

This review summarizes the usefulness of transcranial Doppler (TCD) for the assessment of subarachnoid hemorrhage in the setting of a stroke unit. The basic hemodynamic principles are presented. We discuss the accuracy, the advantages and limitations of the TCD and the interpretation methods.

Palavras-chave : Transcranial Doppler; Cerebral vasospasm; Subarachnoid hemorrhage.