Arteries of the brain
Arteries of the brain


Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage

Alternative Names:
Hemorrhage - intracerebral (hypertensive)

Prevention:
Treatment and control of causative and risk-related disorders may reduce the risk of developing intracerebral hemorrhage. High blood pressure should be treated as appropriate. DO NOT stop taking medications unless advised to do so by your health care provider!


Review Date: 7/25/2002
Reviewed By: Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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