Risk factors for intracerebral hemorrhage

Condition analysis:
Risk factors for ICH include:
-- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
-- Diabetes mellitus
-- Menopause
-- Cigarette smoking
-- Excessive alcohol consumption
-- Severe migraine

Tramautic intracerebral hematomas are divided into acute and delayed. Acute intracerebral hematomas occur at the time of the injury while delayed intracerebral hematomas have been reported from as early as 6 hours post injury to as long as several weeks.

Infection with the k serotype of Streptococcus mutans may also be a risk factor, because of its is more common in people who have had a stroke and productes collagen-binding protein.

Instructions:
Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) scan is a noninvasive X-ray to review the anatomical structures within the brain to see if there is any blood in the brain (Fig. 2). A newer technology called CT angiography involves the injection of contrast into the blood stream to view arteries of the brain.

Angiogram is an invasive procedure, where a catheter is inserted into an artery and passed through the blood vessels to the brain. Once the catheter is in place, a contrast dye is injected into the bloodstream and X-ray images are taken.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test, which uses a magnetic field and radio-frequency waves to give a detailed view of the soft tissues of your brain. An MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiogram) is the same non-invasive study, except it is also an angiogram, which means it examines the blood vessels as well as the structures of the brain.