Hemorrhage - intraparenchymal; Hemorrhage - intracerebral (lobar)
The treatment depends on the specific location, severity, and cause of the bleeding. Treatment may include a lifesaving measure called medical hyperventilation, which involves inserting a breathing tube and forcing the person to breathe rapidly. This reduces pressure in the brain.
Surgery may be needed in some cases to repair or remove structures causing the bleed (such as a
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