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ISSN (Print): 1381-6128
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Review Article

Epidemiology, Prognosis and Prevention of Non-Traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Author(s): Christian Weimar* and Julian Kleine-Borgmann

Volume 23, Issue 15, 2017

Page: [2193 - 2196] Pages: 4

DOI: 10.2174/1381612822666161027152234

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Abstract

Background: Spontaneous non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has a worse prognosis than ischemic stroke. The purpose of this review was to update the reader on epidemiology, prognosis and secondary prevention strategies of ICH.

Methods: We performed a selected review from the literature including recent original articles and meta-analyses.

Results: ICH has an overall incidence of 24.6 per 100.000 patient years, which is considerably higher in Asian populations. Despite some progress in acute interventions and a great increase in clinical studies over the last decade, mortality of ICH remains high. In addition, survivors remain at increased risk of recurrent hemorrhagic as well as ischemic stroke.

Conclusion: Knowledge on risk factors and prevention strategies can greatly decrease the incidence of ICH and improve prognosis of ICH survivors.

Keywords: Intracerebral hemorrhage, ICH, epidemiology, prognosis, thrombosis prevention, stroke recurrence, anticoagulation.


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