The plastic occluder: a protective instrument during cryosurgery.

this case highlights unusual symptoms that may be present with an SAH. The patient initially complained of chest and shoulder pain rather than headache. Along with her diaphoresis and pallor, it was easy to mistake her discomfort for a cardiac event. Administration of aspirin in this case could have been catastrophic. It is critical for the surgeon to remember all potential complications of a patient’s medical history and medication list.