Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage

When blood flowing through arteries pushes on artery walls with abnormally high force over a sustained period of time. Also called hypertension.

The force blood exerts against the walls of the arteries. Optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg.

A tear or break in an organ or tissue. Tissue that protrudes through the rupture is known as a hernia.

Blockage or rupture of a blood vessel supplying the brain; often leads to impaired brain function or death.