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Types of Hemorrhagic Stroke

Hemorrhagic Stroke
Hemorrhagic Stroke

A hemorrhagic stroke is also called an intracerebral hemorrhage, or an ICH. An ICH occurs when a blood vessel ruptures and blood accumulates in the tissue around the rupture. This puts pressure on the brain and causes a loss of blood to the surrounding areas.

Ischemic Stroke
Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic strokes also include something called a "mini stroke" or a TIA (transient ischemic attack). This is a temporary blockage in blood flow to your brain. The symptoms usually last for just a few minutes or may go away in 24 hours.

source: webmd.com
TIA
TIA

Get information from the CDC about the main types of strokes: Ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and TIA (also called a mini-stroke).

source: cdc.gov
Transient Ischemic Attack
Transient Ischemic Attack

A TIA, or Transient Ischemic Attack, is a "mini-stroke" and should be taken very seriously. Learn why.

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