What should be done if a patient has a minor rupture of a subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Patient's question:

On August 19, 2019, at around 3:00 AM, I fainted and lost consciousness. I regained consciousness around 3:00 PM on the same day. There are no major health issues, just a headache, and I am conscious. Currently, I am in the intensive care unit. The hospital has recommended minimally invasive surgery, craniotomy, or conservative treatment. Now, I would like to ask for your advice from the doctor.

Doctor's answer:

Subarachnoid hemorrhage has many causes in the body, with congenital aneurysms being the most common, accounting for over %. Vascular malformations rank second, with arteriovenous malformations being the most common, often seen in young people. Hypertensive arteriosclerotic aneurysms are spindle-shaped. Abnormal vascular tumors at the base of the brain account for % of subarachnoid hemorrhages in children. Other causes include fungal aneurysms, intracranial total connective tissue diseases, pituitary apoplexy, cerebral vasculitis, hematological diseases, and other undetermined reasons, accounting for %.

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