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Hemorrhagic Stroke
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In a hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. Picture a closed network inside the skull: blood escapes from the vessel and pools within or around the brain tissue.
That blood takes up space where there is almost no room to spare. The hematoma raises pressure and compresses nearby cells. Components released from the clot, including hemoglobin and iron, also contribute to secondary injury.
In brief
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel ruptures and blood enters the brain tissue or the space around it.
The hematoma compresses brain tissue and raises pressure inside the skull. Components released from the clot, including hemoglobin and iron, also contribute to secondary injury. This means the injury comes not only from the initial vessel rupture, but also from what follows.
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- National Center for Biotechnology InformationHemorrhagic Stroke Overview
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