is a cranial bleed as dangerous as an anurism, can it happen again?

Question

the bleed is one that has heeled but left him with a clot and headaches that are severe.

Answer 1

Generally, cranial bleeds are more serious because an aneurysm (note spelling, a weakend spot on a blood vessel that has ballooned outward) is still intact. There are 3 kinds of cranial bleeds: Epidural, subdural and intracranial. They can be due to blown (ruptured) aneurysm or head trauma. The bleeding creates pressure on the brain itself. Essentially, he has had a stroke (CVA). This can cause damage to the brain and affect function. What specific function(s) is/are affected (speech, motor control, reasoning, etc.) depends on the areas of the brain that are involved and how great the pressure is and how long the condition lasts prior to reatment. It can be a small area with mild memory loss or large areas with a vegetative state and eveything in between.

Can it happen again? That depends on what the cause of the bleed was to begin with. Anticoagulant therapy implemented with drugs such as heparin or Coumadin (wayfarin sodium) can help prevent further formation of blood clots which could conceivably break free and cause additional CVA.

I'd advise your father to consult with his health care provider with a list of questions and your questions can also be on that list. All family members should be present and you can even take notes if you wish, or with permission from the provider, record the session for future reference.

I truly hope this has been of help to you and your family.

Answer 2

I think thst you are probably talking about an intracranial bleed This simply means blood loss into the cavity of the skull. There are a number of types of intracranial bleed Some are due to head trauma (normally a subdural bleed caused by torn veins or an extra dural bleed caused by a torn artery called the middle meningeal artery). There are then bleed caused by spontaneously bursting arteries. Many ( but not all) of these bleeds are the result of the presence of some kind of aneurysm. Many "bleed-type" strokes are caused by the presence of very small and clinically undetectable aneurysms, called Charcot-Bouchard micro-aneurysms, that are often the result of high blood pressure.When these micro-aneurysms blow they tend to release blood into the brain tissue itself causing the picture of a stroke.
The most widely known association between an intracranial bleed and an aneurysm that is detectable is when a person has a sub-arachmoid haemorrhage. This is the result of an aneurysm of one of the blood vessels at the base of the brain bursting ( these aneurysms are called Berry aneurysms). When these aneurysms burst they most often release blood into the lining of the brain causing severe and sudden headache. Sometimes in very serious cases the blood can also enter the brain tissue and cause damage. When a Berry aneurysm bursts it is said that there is about a 1% chance per day that it will burst again during the first 2 weeks or so. After that time the chance of it bleeding again in a persons lifetime is roughly 100 minus their age. Many people have Berry aneurysms and they may never cause any problems. Whilst it may be thought that the bigger the aneurysm the bigger the problem it does seem that it is possible for them to become so large that they become less likley to burst.

In answer to your question it can therefore be seen that aneurysms and intracranial bleeds are often part of the same problem. It must be said however that a bleed ( if caused by an aneurysm) is worst as it shows that the aneurysm is indeed capable of popping and so may pop again. The good news is that in many cases of proven intracranial aneurysm something can be done to sort the problem

Answer 3

Cranial Bleed

Answer 4

A bleed does not "blow-out" like an aneurysm can. They may be as dangerous. I had a bleed several years ago affecting my right side, hence it was a left brain bleed. Also called a CVA or a stroke. I was lucky and did not require surgery. After learning how to walk and talk again, I was discharged to my own home where I continued therapy through my local hospital.
Monitoring by a good neurologist is very important until that medical doctor is satisfied.

Answer 5

A cranial bleed is usually the result of a ruptured anneurysm. In other words, the anneurysm is the precursor to a bleed. Some people who have known anneurysms (especially if they are leaking) go through a procedure such as a coiling to strengthen the walls of the anneurysm in hopes of preventing further bleeding.

Answer 6

A cranial (subdural hematoma) is far worse than an aneurysm. An aneurysm is a weakened blood vessel that swells. A subdural hematoma occurs when this aneurysm ruptures. The results can be devastating, I had a good friend die from a subdural hematoma.

Answer 7

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