Stroke is the third leading cause of hospitalization in the United States.
A stroke is defined as the sudden reduction of blood flow to a portion of the brain. A stroke of any type is an extreme medical emergency, and prompt treatment is imperative. Although ICH and SAH are very similar, they generally result from different causes. Intracerebral hemorrhage is defined as the rupturing of cranial blood vessels, resulting in the leakage of blood into brain tissues. A Chinese study noted that there was considerable increased risk for ICH in hypertensive patients who did not regularly take their medications.