Haemorrhagic Stroke
Haemorrhagic stroke – sudden neurological deficit caused by intracerebral bleeding (parenchymal haemorrhage) or subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) from rupture of a vessel.
What our notes say
- Haemorrhagic stroke – sudden neurological deficit caused by intracerebral bleeding (parenchymal haemorrhage) or subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) from rupture of a vessel. (Ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke)
- Haemorrhagic stroke: control blood pressure, reverse anticoagulation, treat raised intracranial pressure, and refer for neurosurgery if indicated. (Internal Medicine (MBIM 4100) main exam, Paper One: 3 July 2019)
- Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) – especially for haemorrhagic strokes; GCS ≤ 8 signals need for airway protection and possible neurosurgical intervention. (Ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke)