Cerebral hemorrhage

Any bleeding inside the skull (cranium) is known as intracranial hemorrhage. This includes cerebral hemorrhage (also called intracerebral hemorrhage), which is a bleed that occurs within the brain. In some cases, related conditions may arise, including subdural hematomas (which occur along the surface of the brain, just outside of the brain itself) or subarachnoid hemorrhages (which are instances of bleeding into the fluid-filled area surrounding the brain).

We are fully prepared to care for brain trauma of all kinds and offer a wide range of treatment options. Each person with a cerebral hemorrhage or another intracranial hemorrhage will be assessed and treated on an individual basis.

Some people with intracranial hemorrhages may be candidates for endoscopic (minimally invasive) procedures such as the insertion of coils to stop bleeding. Some people may require surgery to remove blood clots in the brain. In some instances, your surgeon might need to drain blood or fluid by drilling a hole into the skull. We also offer procedures using Artemis Neuro Evacuation, which is performed with a new device that can help break up and suction out deeper intracerebral hemorrhages that are often caused by high blood pressure.

Symptoms of a cerebral hemorrhage include:

• Severe headache
• Weakness on one side of the body
• Problems speaking or understanding speech
• Lethargy
• A comatose state 

Bleeding in the brain can be caused by several factors, including ruptured blood vessels due to high blood pressure or other conditions. A cerebral hemorrhage can also occur due to trauma to the head caused by an accident or an injury.

A cerebral hemorrhage is typically diagnosed with a computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan). This scan uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal (axial) images of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body including bones, muscles, fat and organs.

Some people with suspected cerebral hemorrhages or related conditions may require further diagnostic testing. Angiograms—tests that inject dye into the blood vessels to make them visible—are another common diagnostic tool used to assess any type of intracranial hemorrhage.