A cerebral artery that has become diseased, weakened and bursts, depriving the brain cells of sufficient oxygen.
Flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain; causes include high blood pressure, head injuries, and aneurysm. Symptoms, which depend on the site of the bleeding and the type of blood vessels involved, may include numbness and diminished mental function or, if severe, coma and death.
Also known as an intracerebral hemorrhage, a cause of stroke in which blood vessels within the brain leak blood into the brain itself. A cerebral hemorrhage is a potentially life- threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Hemorrhage may be caused by trauma or by an abnormality such as an aneurysm (abnormal ballooning of a weakened area in the wall of an artery). It can also be associated with hypertension (high blood pressure). Blood irritates brain tissue and causes swelling or edema; blood can also form into a mass or hematoma. Either condition puts further pressure on brain tissue.
Bleeding from a cerebral artery into the tissue of the brain. It is usually caused by degenerative disease of the blood vessels and high blood pressure. The extent and severity of the symptoms depend upon the site and volume of the hemorrhage; they vary from a transient weakness or numbness to profound coma and death.
A stroke in which an artery in the cerebrum bursts.
A cerebral hemorrhage occurs when a blood vessel ruptures within the brain. This often happens without any warning or accident, typically affecting middle-aged or elderly individuals. The person may be found in bed or sitting in a chair with a flushed face, loud breathing, and potential paralysis on one side of the body. Immediate treatment involves positioning the person in a slightly elevated sitting position, removing any dentures, and promptly seeking medical help. The condition is also commonly referred to as a stroke.