Hemorrhagic Strokes and Treatment

A hemorrhagic stroke is caused when a blood vessel bursts and blood spills into the brain. The spill causes increased pressure and swelling, resulting in damage to the brain.

Quick treatment is essential to saving a person’s life. Hemorrhagic strokes happen less often than ischemic strokes. 

Make an appointment with one of our neurology specialists today.

Diagnosing Hemorrhagic Strokes

Diagnostic tests such as CT and CTA scans can help identify the source of bleeding.

• A CT scan shows the location and size of the blood, as well as any brain swelling.
• CTA scans examine the brain’s blood vessels for a possible malformation.

Treating Hemorrhagic Strokes

Bleeding (hemorrhagic) strokes are treated with medications to control blood pressure and reduce swelling in the brain. Some bleeding strokes may be treated with surgery.

A treatment plan may also include:

• Blood pressure control
• Blood thinner medication
• Lifestyle changes
• Physical rehab
• Smoking cessation
• Speech rehab