VI.

Pathophysiology
LEFT BASAL GANGLIA HEMORRHAGE
(Intracerebral Hemorrhage)
Predisposing Factors:
Precipitating Factors:

Hypertension
Hypercholesterolemia
High Blood Glucose
Level
High T CHON

Sedentary lifestyle
Age
Diet
Sex
Heredity
Self-medication
Environment (Hot temperature)

VASOCONSTRICTION

Blockage of the blood vessel

Blood Clot formation

Pressure and brain

compression

Lack of oxygen and nutrient supply

Altered Cerebral Perfusion

Signs and Symptoms:

Decreased Cerebral Perfusion

Intracerebral hemorrhage (Bleeding)

Blood irritates the nerves and tissues

Pain and Vomiting; parts of the brain

will shut down; decreased LOC

Changes in movement
(Ataxia)
Muscle Weakness (difficulty
in swallowing, smiling and
talking)
Decreased cognitive function
Headache, nausea and
vomiting
Personality changes: Change in
judgment, confused, difficulty in
understanding what is
happening around.
Inappropriate emotional
Responses