| Front | Who is most at risk for hemorrhagic stroke? |
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| Back | People who have very high blood pressure or long-term elevated blood pressure. After many years of high pressure, the blood vessels in the brain weaken. If a vessel ruptures, the bleeding in the brain will increase the pressure inside the cranium. |
Tags: 15, emergencies, neurologic
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