Blood pressure is not associated with haematoma enlargement in acute intracerebral haemorrhage

Abstract

In an exploratory analysis, we did not find an association between BP and HE within the first 24 h after an acute ICH.

Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Early Hematoma Expansion in Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage

“…Some investigators report a possible association between elevated blood pressure and hematoma enlargement415. However, the association has not been established in other studies1617. In line with these latter studies, we found that neither history of hypertension nor blood pressure are associated with early hematoma expansion.…”

Evaluation of Cerebral Hemorrhage Volume Using Transcranial Color-Coded Duplex Sonography

“…Stroke patients were examined noninvasively and repeatedly at the bedside. In the acute phase of cerebral hemorrhage, hematoma enlargement has been observed in 4.3–45% patients 21–23 . With TCCS, one should be able to evaluate hematoma enlargement at the bedside 16 .…”

Does Early Intensive Lowering of Blood Pressure Reduce Hematoma Volume and Improve Clinical Outcome After Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage?

“…In the setting of an acute hemorrhagic stroke, elevated blood pressure may correlate with hematoma size (10,11). The wide practice of palliation rather than aggressive early blood pressure control is thought to contribute in part to the high morbidity and mortality of ICH compared to other forms of stroke.…”