Which is true regarding the presentation of SAH?

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Seizures occur in 50% of patients.

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Up to 20% experience a sentinel bleed.

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A sixth cranial nerve palsy can represent a growing aneurysm in cavernous sinus.

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Photophobia is often more marked than patients with migraines.

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Syncope occurs in the minority of patients.

1.	Which is true regarding the presentation of SAH?
A.	Up to 20% experience a sentinel bleed.
B.	A sixth cranial nerve palsy can represent a growing aneurysm in cavernous sinus.
C.	Seizures occur in 50% of patients.
D.	Photophobia is often more marked than patients with migraines.
E.	Syncope occurs in the minority of patients.
Answer» C. Seizures occur in 50% of patients.

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