Hemorrhagic Stroke Treatment A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures and spills blood into brain tissue. The most common cause for the rupture is uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure). There are two other types of weakened blood vessels that also cause hemorrhagic stroke: aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations ...
An ischemic stroke occurs as a result of an obstruction within a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. It accounts for 87 percent of all stroke cases.Treatment for ischemic stroke involves the use of thrombolytic drugs, which help dissolve the blood clot causing the stroke and restore blood flow ...
9-1-1 Improves Chances for Timely Treatment of Stroke The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that stroke kills someone every four minutes. It’s also the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. Equally important is recognizing that stroke can occur at any age, and ...
