Hemorrhagic Stroke

What is it?
Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a diseased blood vessel within the brain bursts, allowing blood to leak inside the brain. The sudden increase in pressure within the brain can cause damage to the brain cells surrounding the blood. If the amount of blood increases rapidly, the sudden pressure can lead to unconsciousness or death.

What causes it?
The most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke is high blood pressure (hypertension). Less common causes include trauma, infections, tumors, blood clotting deficiencies, and abnormalities in blood vessels.

Who gets it?
Hemorrhage stroke occurs at all ages. The average age is lower than for ischemic stroke. Hemorrhagic strokes make up about 20% of all strokes.

For more information about stroke prevention, warning signs and treatments, please click here.

The Brain Health Centre at Baycrest specializes in stroke treatment and out-patient rehabilitation. For more information about our clinics in the Brain Health Centre, please click here.

Helpful Resource: www.strokecenter.org