Prospective patient-reported reasons for delayed diagnosis of spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage

The authors aimed to identify patient-reported reasons for delayed diagnosis of spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) to improve timely recognition and treatment. Through structured interviews with patients who experienced delayed diagnoses, they found that a significant number did not seek immediate medical attention due to misconceptions about symptom severity, and many faced diagnostic errors after seeking care. These findings highlight critical areas for enhancing clinician awareness and public health strategies to facilitate earlier diagnosis of SAH.