Intracranial Hemorrhage with Ventricular Extension: A Case Report
Rahul Shil *
Department of MSN (Neuroscience), Sapthagiri NPS University, Bengaluru, India.
Saikat Das
Department of Nursing sciences. Sapthagiri NPS University, Bengaluru, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Intracranial hemorrhage stands as a profoundly devastating condition characterized by exceptionally high mortality rates. In the absence of clinically validated therapeutic interventions, the management of this condition is predominantly supportive. Given the unfavorable prognosis, numerous families make the difficult decision to restrict or discontinue hospital care, thereby exposing the patient to a substantial health risk. In this case report, we present a case of a 72-year-old male patient diagnosed with intracranial hemorrhage accompanied by ventricular extension. Following comprehensive examination and diagnostic procedures, the patient was advised initially to undergo craniotomy surgery but ultimately received only conservative treatment.
Keywords: Intracranial hemorrhage, blood pressure, craniotomy, stroke, aneurysm