Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Alternate Names : Hemorrhage - Intracerebral (Hypertensive)
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Treatment
Treatment goals include life support measures and control of symptoms.
Surgical removal of the hematoma may be appropriate, especially if there is a hematoma in the base of the brain (cerebellum). If bleeding blocks the flow of spinal fluid, a shunt or drain in the brain may be recommended in some cases.
Medications include antihypertensive medications to control blood pressure; corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone and diuretics to drain fluid from the body to reduce brain swelling; anticonvulsants to control seizures; and analgesics to control pain.
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