Haemorrhagic stroke Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pathophysiology of haemorrhagic stroke?
A
Blood vessel bursts leading to a reduction in blood flow.
2
Q
What are the two subtypes of haemorrhagic stroke?
A
- Intracerebral haemorrhage
2. Subarachnoid haemorrhage
3
Q
What is an intracerebral haemorrhage?
A
Bleeding within the brain
4
Q
What is a subarachnoid haemorrhage?
A
Bleeding on the surface of the brain
5
Q
What are the risk factors of haemorrhagic stroke?
A
- Age
- Hypertension
- Ateriovenous malformation
- Anticoagulation therapy
6
Q
What is the Mx of haemorrhagic stroke?
A
- Supportive management mainly
2. Anticoagulant therapy - should be stopped ASAP
