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 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.
Get information from the CDC about the main types of strokes: Ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and TIA (also called a mini-stroke).
A TIA, or Transient Ischemic Attack, is a "mini-stroke" and should be taken very seriously. Learn why.