What is a hemorrhagic infarct?

A hemorrhagic infarct (HI) can be defined as an ischemic infarct in which an area of bleeding exists within necrosing cerebral tissue. This definition includes small hemorrhages confined to minor ischemic areas in grey matter as well as much larger lesions involving cortical and deep hemispheric regions.

What causes hemorrhagic infarction?

Hemorrhagic stroke most often occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures, which is known as a hemorrhagic conversion of an ischemic stroke or a bleeding brain tumor. Other causes include severe brain infection, head trauma, certain bleeding disorders, or an aneurysm.

Can you recover from a hemorrhagic stroke?

Is rehabilitation always successful? According to the National Stroke Association, 10 percent of people who have a stroke recover almost completely, with 25 percent recovering with minor impairments. Another 40 percent experience moderate to severe impairments that require special care.

Which organ is prone to hemorrhagic infarction?

Red infarctions (hemorrhagic infarcts) generally affect the lungs or other loose organs (testis, ovary, small intestines).

What are the facts about hemorrhagic stroke?

– 30% needed assistance to walk – 26% needed help with activities such as cooking, feeding, and paying their bills – 19% has trouble speaking, or understanding others when they speak – 35% had feelings of depression – 50% had some degree of paralysis on one side of the body – 26% became nursing home residents

Who is more likely to have a hemorrhagic stroke?

Strokes usually affect older people, but they can also occur in children. Around half of strokes in children are hemorrhagic, compared with 13% in adults. Possible causes of stroke in children

What are the signs and symptoms of hemorrhagic stroke?

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face,arm or leg,especially on one side of the body

What is the course of treatment for hemorragic stroke?

Emergency measures. If you take blood-thinning medications to prevent blood clots,you may be given drugs or transfusions of blood products to counteract the blood thinners’ effects.