What Is a Hemorrhagic Stroke?

9. Treatment Approaches

Surgery helps reduce bleeding and regulate blood pressure as quickly as possible. Decompressive hemicraniectomies and external ventricular drain, to give the swollen brain more room, are common procedures. Clinicians also perform clot evacuation to help prevent edema and secondary brain injury. Patients may also receive medications to prevent seizures and reduce pain and swelling. Many people who experience a hemorrhagic stroke will undergo rehabilitation to restore as much normal functioning as possible.