Intracranial hemorrhage risk factors

Intracranial hemorrhage Microchapters

Patient Information

Overview

Classification

Subdural hematoma
Epidural hematoma
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Intraventricular hemorrhage
Intraparenchymal hemorrhage

Causes

Differential Diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

## Risk Factors

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### Intracerebral Hemorrhage

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* Anticoagulation medication
* Decreased platelet count
* Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
* Embolic strokes
* Hemophilia
* Hypertension
* Sickle Cell Anemia

### Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

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* Alcoholism
* Hypertension
* Smoking

### Subdural Hemorrhage

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* Alcoholism
* Anticoagulant medication
* Any disorder that results in falling
* Chronic use of aspirin
* Head injury
* Very young or advanced age

## References

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