BRAIN BLEEDS
A Patient-Centered Website on the Types, Causes, Prevention and Management of Brain Bleeds
RISK FACTORS
Risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke include:
Modifiable risk factors
- high BP
- smoking
- excessive use of alcohol
- cocaine and methamphetamine use
- previous ischemic stroke
Medications that increase the risk of ICH
- Blood thinners
. Anticoagulants
- Whether statins and SSRIs increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is NOT well-established. These medications should be used in accordance with established guidelines for FDA-approved indications