brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Prognosis for Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Intracerebral hemorrhage is more likely to be fatal than ischemic stroke. The hemorrhage is often large and catastrophic, especially in people who have chronic high blood pressure. About half the people who have a large hemorrhage die within a few weeks. Those who survive usually recover consciousness and some brain function over time. However, most do not recover all lost brain function. When the hemorrhage is small, people tend to have a better recovery than those who have an ischemic stroke. Bleeding is less destructive to brain tissue than lack of oxygen, as occurs in ischemic strokes. The presence of hydrocephalus increases the risk of having a poor outcome. 