What follow-up care is recommended for patients who have survived a subarachnoid haemorrhage after initial treatment?

Agree and document a follow-up care plan with the person after their aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage, providing a paper copy and contact details for ongoing advice and support ¹.

Include the follow-up care plan in the person's medical record and discharge correspondence ¹.

Offer rehabilitation in line with NICE guidelines on stroke rehabilitation and critical illness recovery ¹.

Consider follow-up neuroimaging based on recovery extent and suitability for further imaging ¹.

Manage blood pressure in line with NICE guidelines on hypertension ¹.

Discuss and document management plans for non-culprit aneurysms, including options like endovascular coiling, neurosurgical clipping, or monitoring, with a multidisciplinary team ¹.

Address other conditions such as headaches, seizures, and the risk of future aneurysms, providing appropriate information and management ¹.