Intracerebral Hemorrhage What is it? Bleeding in the brain that can reduce oxygen delivery to the brain, create pressure, and kill brain cells. Who’s at Risk? 55 years old or older Hypertension Most common in Men African Americans and Asians Previous history of stroke increases risk 23 times Use of alcohol and street drugs Liver disease Use of blood thinners Genetic factors Primary brain causes: tumors, vascular anomalies, infection and venous sinus thrombosis. Signs & Symptoms ● Headache ● Nausea ● Vomiting ● Alterations in levels of consciousness ● Cognitive dysfunction ● Weakness in one part of the body ● Elevated blood pressure Treatment A craniotomy Stereotactic clot aspiration Steroids to reduce swelling Anticoagulants to reduce clotting Anti Seizure medications Ways to prevent not smoking treating heart disease treating high blood pressure lower cholesterol levels keeping diabetes under control maintaining a healthy lifestyle