Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Clinical presentation of intracerebral hemorrhage

摘要: This chapter reviews the epidemiology of non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in light modern neuroimaging and discusses incidence, etiology, clinical presentation, natural history this condition. Risk for ICH appears to be marginally greater men than women, driven by an excess deep hemorrhages. Incidence rates increase dramatically among persons older 60. Hypertension is most important prevalent modifiable risk factor ICH. The features used define are presentation with a gradual progression (over minutes or days) sudden onset focal neurological deficit, usually accompanied signs increased intracranial pressure such as vomiting diminished consciousness. A variety reports have examined radiographic factors associated prognosis after Primary intraventricular (IVH) rare adults, comprising 2-3% admissions. Signs symptoms IVH frequently include headache, vomiting, altered level