The purpose of this study is to learn about protecting the brain from dangerous low blood flow.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
57
application of a blood pressure cuff around a leg and inflating the cuff to 200mmHg to induce limb ischemia for 10min followed by 5min reperfusion. this will be done for 3 cycles every 24-48hours during the first 14 days after subarachnoid hemorrhage
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States
Safety Outcomes 1 - number of patients who develop deep vein thrombosis and thromboembolism
The number of patients who develop deep vein thrombosis and thromboembolism in the treatment and control group.
Time frame: 90 days
Safety Outcome 2 - number of patients who develop neurovascular injury
The number of patients who develop neurovascular injury in the treatment and control group.
Time frame: 90 days
Safety Outcome 3 - number of patients who cannot tolerate the intervention due to discomfort
The number of patients who cannot tolerate the intervention due to discomfort.
Time frame: 90 days
Safety Outcome 4 - number of patients with cardiovascular events
The number of patients with cardiovascular events \[defined as hypotension, myocardial ischemia\]
Time frame: 90 days
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