Subcortical Hemorrhage Quiz
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Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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What is Subcortical Hemorrhage?
Subcortical hemorrhage refers to bleeding in the subcortical region of the brain. Causes include hereditary abnormalities of blood vessels in the brain, hypertension, and trauma. It is a type of stroke and is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate medical attention.
Typical Symptoms of Subcortical Hemorrhage
Weakness on one side of the body
Headache
Blind spots or blind areas in vision
Weakness in arms or legs
Numbness or abnormal sensation
History of dementia
Episode of high blood pressure (systolic blood pressure of 140mmHg and above)
Difficulty standing up from sitting position
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Subcortical Hemorrhage
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Are you experiencing an inability to move one side of your body?
Do you have headaches or a heavy feeling in your head?
Are you experiencing any blind spots in your vision?
Do your arms or legs feel weak?
Do you feel any numbness or altered sensation?
Treatmentof Subcortical Hemorrhage
Subcortical hemorrhage requires immediate medical attention and hospitalization. Immediate treatment may involve relieving pressure built up in the brain due to the accumulation of blood from the bleed, stopping the bleed by sealing blood vessels, and/or medications to lower blood pressure. Rehabilitation, other therapies, and lifestyle modifications are required.
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References
Lee SY, Han SH. Relationship Between Subcortical Hemorrhage Size and Characteristics of Dysphagia. Dysphagia. 2019 Apr;34(2):155-160. doi: 10.1007/s00455-018-9938-z. Epub 2018 Aug 25. PMID: 30145736.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00455-018-9938-z
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Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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