hemorrhagic stroke

noun

: stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in or on the surface of the brain with bleeding into the surrounding tissue

Note: Hemorrhagic stroke occurs most often from rupture of an aneurysm or an abnormally formed blood vessel.

compare ischemic stroke

Examples of hemorrhagic stroke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Contraceptive Use Using oral contraceptive pills can raise the risk of stroke, especially ischemic stroke and, to a lesser extent, hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain). —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

With a hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel in the brain suddenly bursts and causes bleeding in the brain.28 Long-Term Effects Vary If a heart attack isn't treated quickly, the lack of blood flow can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle. —Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 6 Nov. 2024

An ischemic stroke occurs when part of a blood vessel is blocked, while a hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel begins to leak, or burst. —Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2024

Instead of the blood flowing to your brain, the blood from the ruptured aneurysm seeps out into the spaces in your brain, causing a hemorrhagic stroke, or a bleeding stroke. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024

Brandon Young died on May 17 after a hemorrhagic stroke caused by high blood pressure, according to Fox News and Newsweek. —Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024

The type of stroke that occurs after a brain aneurysm ruptures is called a hemorrhagic stroke. —USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024

In ischemic stroke, a catheter is threaded through the clot to quickly restore blood flow, while in hemorrhagic stroke, the ruptured blood vessel is sealed or clamped to minimize bleeding. —Bree Iskandar, STAT, 15 Aug. 2023

Treating Hemorrhagic Stroke Other medicines, surgery, or procedures may be needed to stop the bleeding from hemorrhagic stroke and save brain tissue. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hemorrhagic stroke

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Medical Definition

hemorrhagic stroke

noun

: stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in or on the surface of the brain with bleeding into the surrounding tissue

Note: Hemorrhagic stroke occurs most often from rupture of an aneurysm or an abnormally formed blood vessel.

compare ischemic stroke