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06/29/26

Prospective patient-reported reasons for delayed diagnosis of spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Hall, Samuel; Suresh, Vishnu Achyuth; Bandyopadhyay, Soham; Sutton, Robert; Ewbank, Frederick; Bulters, Diederik. Emerg Med J.

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Summary

Subarachnoid hemorrhage diagnosis timing can be suboptimal because early symptoms can resemble more benign conditions. In this prospective UK interview study, patients identified factors contributing to delayed diagnosis after seeking care, including symptom misinterpretation and diagnostic testing errors. The interviews surfaced data missed during chart review, underscoring the value of seeking patient experiences data to identify opportunities to enhance timely recognition of stroke.
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Hall S, Suresh VA, Bandyopadhyay S, et al. Prospective patient-reported reasons for delayed diagnosis of spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage. Emerg Med J. 2026;43(7):390-396.