Animal Models of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Corresponding Author: Daniel Zemke, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA Email: [email protected] Abstract: Subarachnoid hemorrhage affects millions of people and is a significant contributor to death and disability worldwide. The pathology of subarachnoid hemorrhage and its subsequent effects are not completely understood and few treatment options are available. Detailed studies of subarachnoid hemorrhage in humans can’t be performed in living patients and the amount of information that can be obtained from post-mortem examinations is limited. Animal models are therefore essential to the study of subarachnoid hemorrhage and its effects. Numerous models have been developed in a wide variety of species, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The purpose of this review is to summarize the currently available animal models for the study of subarachnoid hemorrhage.