Causes of brainstem hemorrhage
The causes of brainstem hemorrhage mainly include the following aspects:
The first aspect is hypertension; arteriosclerosis is the most important cause of brainstem hemorrhage because prolonged high blood pressure and continuous impact of blood flow easily lead to damage and disease of the blood vessels, forming small aneurysms. These aneurysms eventually rupture, causing brainstem bleeding.
The second aspect is vascular malformations in the brainstem area, which are another major cause of bleeding. Most patients under 40 with normal blood pressure and no coagulation disorders can find vascular malformations in the brainstem area after undergoing DSA examinations following brainstem hemorrhage.
The third aspect is heavy drinking leading to increased blood pressure, impaired liver function, abnormal coagulation, etc., ultimately causing bleeding in the brainstem area.