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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Cerebral Hemorrhage

New stroke treatments show promise

October 03, 2008
Several new stroke treatments have shown promise in recent studies. In one trial, patients who'd suffered an acute ischemic stroke who were given an approved med outside the usual treatment window had reduced levels of brain damage. A second study found that reducing high blood pressure in patients suffering an acute cerebral hemorrhage may cut brain bleeding related to these severe strokes. A third trial found that reducing blood pressure in the 60 percent to 70 percent of patients who have ele... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Aneurysms
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...That’s the first basic type of stroke. The other is a cerebral hemorrhage, which occurs when... Read more »

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Honoring those who have survived strokes on World Stroke Day
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...one of my patients this afternoon. He had died of a cerebral hemorrhage (bleeding from a small... Read more »

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Stimulant Medication Abuse
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Involuntary movements Impaired sexual performance Cerebral hemorrhages Stomach and... Read more »

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Emotional heartache can lead to real heart disease conditions
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

Few stressors are as powerful as the loss of a cherished family member or relative. Every doctor... Read more »

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Preventing a Stroke
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...and family history (such as strokes, aneurysms or brain hemorrhages in near relatives) and those... Read more »

Health Guide

Stroke
Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic Prevention To help prevent a stroke: Get... Read more »
Stroke
..."brain attack." Alternative Names Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
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... BEFORE BIRTH causes include: Asphyxia (insufficient oxygen before or during birth) Cerebral hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain) Congenital rubella syndrome ... Read more »
Pertussis
...bleeds Ear infections Brain damage from lack of oxygen Bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage) Mental retardation Slowed or stopped breathing... Read more »
Stroke
Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic Symptoms The symptoms of stroke depend on what... Read more »

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