The two most common types of hemorrhagic stroke are subarachnoid hemorrhage and intracerebral hemorrhage. Many of the symptoms are similar to meningitis and these two conditions must be differentiated. Vasospasm is the most common complication and usually develops 4-14 days after the stroke. Rebleeding is the other major complication. Intercerebral Hemorrhage Intercerebral hemorrhage refers to bleeding within the brain tissue.
Management includes controlling blood pressure.
Awake patients with hematomas greater than 3 cm will usually have surgery to evacuate the clot.