J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1988 Feb;17(1):29-36.

Etiology and Pathogenesis of Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage

• Kim DS

Abstract

Although the relationship between hypertension and intracerebral hemorrhage is well established, the mechanism which precipitates definitely arterial rupture and the natural course of hematoma in the brain have long been disputed. In this article, the literatures regarding the etiology and pathogenesis of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage were reviewed.

Keyword

Intracerebral hemorrhage; Hypertension; Microaneurysm; Hyalinosis; Cerebral blood flow

MeSH Terms

Brain
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Hematoma
Hypertension
Intracranial Hemorrhage, Hypertensive*
Rupture