reviewJournal of StrokeJan 31, 2017DIAMOND OA

Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Clinical Features of Intracerebral Hemorrhage: An Update

SJSang Joon AnTJTae Jung KimBWByung Woo Yoon

Seoul National University Hospital

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Abstract

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the second most common subtype of stroke and a critical disease usually leading to severe disability or death. ICH is more common in Asians, advanced age, male sex, and low- and middle-income countries. The case fatality rate of ICH is high (40% at 1 month and 54% at 1 year), and only 12% to 39% of survivors can achieve long-term functional independence. Risk factors of ICH are hypertension, current smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, hypocholesterolemia, and drugs. Old age, male sex, Asian ethnicity, chronic kidney disease, cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), and cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) increase the risk of ICH. Clinical presentation varies according to the size and…

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  • Medicine
  • Intracerebral hemorrhage
  • Cerebral amyloid angiopathy
  • Stroke (engine)
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Epidemiology
  • Warfarin
  • Case fatality rate
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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