PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF LEFT BASAL GANGLIA HEMORRHAGE

(INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE)

Precipitating Factors:

Hypertension
Hypercholesterolem
ia
High Blood Glucose
Level
High T CHON

Predisposing Factors:

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

VASOCONSTRICTION

Blockage of the blood vessel

Lack of oxygen and nutrient

supply

Blood Clot formation

Pressure and brain

compression

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