The pathophysiology of intracerebral haemorrhage

Karwacki Z; Kowiański P; Witkowska M; Karwacka M; Dziewiątkowski J; Moryś J

Vol 65, No 4 (2006)

Review article

Submitted: 2012-02-06

Published online: 2006-09-18

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The pathophysiology of intracerebral haemorrhage

Karwacki Z, Kowiański P, Witkowska M, Karwacka M, Dziewiątkowski J, Moryś J

Folia Morphol 2006;65(4):295-300.

Vol 65, No 4 (2006)

REVIEW ARTICLES

Submitted: 2012-02-06

Published online: 2006-09-18

Abstract

Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage carries a high mortality rate and treatment of the disease raises more questions then answers. Mass effect, ischaemia and toxicity of blood components are responsible for brain tissue damage. Initially occurring disturbances of cerebral blood flow have a temporary character and do not play a key role in the pathology of intracerebral haematoma. Oedema formatting in the 24–48 hours after intracerebral bleeding is the result of multidirectional processes. The pathological mechanism that underlines it is the function of activation of systemic complement and cascade of coagulation. In the light of these findings, further clinical and experimental investigations should be focused on these factors.