Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America today and leaves millions of adults disabled.
However, this treatment is appropriate only for selected patients who present within three hours of ischemic stroke. Neurosurgeons coordinate the care of patients with hemorrhagic stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel ruptures in or near the surface of the brain. Depending on where the rupture occurs, this type of stroke is further classified as a subarachnoid or intracerebral hemorrhage. Just as with any stroke, it is vital that treatment begin quickly. This headache may be associated with loss of consciousness, nausea, vomiting, photophobia, or pain in the neck, back, eye, or face.