A hemorrhagic stroke may occur as a result of

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A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and causes bleeding. An aneurysm (weakened, bulging area in a blood vessel) is one of the common causes of a hemorrhagic stroke. Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot) and embolus (a blood clot that travels to the brain) can result in an ischemic stroke, not a hemorrhagic stroke. Low platelet levels can increase the risk of bleeding, but alone it is not the cause of a hemorrhagic stroke.

A Hemorrhagic Stroke May Occur as a Result of