What Are the Treatments for Bleeding in the Brain?

Bleeding in the brain, or hemorrhagic stroke, is a life-threatening situation. It typically occurs when an aneurysm, a bulge in a blood vessel, bursts. Brain cells, starved of blood supply, immediately begin to die. Brain tissue begins to swell in response to the bleeding, which can also kill cells.

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Brain Hemorrhage Warning Signs & Symptoms

A brain hemorrhage, or hemorrhagic stroke, occurs when a blood vessel inside the brain bursts, causing bleeding into brain tissues. It is a life-threatening medical emergency; quick treatment can slow or stop the bleeding, minimizing damage.

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Broken Blood Vessels in the Brain

A broken blood vessel in the brain is known as a hemorrhagic stroke. Roughly 10 to 15 percent of all first strokes are the result of a broken blood vessel in the brain, according to the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Stroke Council.

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