PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF LEFT BASAL GANGLIA HEMORRHAGE By: Abigail B. Abalos

1. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF LEFT BASAL GANGLIA HEMORRHAGE
(INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE)
Precipitating Factors: Predisposing Factors:
Hypertension Sedentary lifestyle
Hypercholesterolemia Age
High Blood Glucose Level Diet
High T CHON Sex
Heredity
Self-medication
VASOCONSTRICTION
Blood Clot formation
Blockage of the blood vessel
Pressure and brain compression
Lack of oxygen and nutrient supply
Altered Cerebral Perfusion
Signs and Symptoms:
Changes in movement (Ataxia)
Decreased Cerebral Perfusion
Muscle Weakness (difficulty in
swallowing, smiling and talking)
Decreased cognitive function
Intracerebral hemorrhage (Bleeding) Headache, nausea and vomiting
Personality changes: Change in
judgment, confused, difficulty
in understanding what is
Blood irritates the nerves and tissues happening around.
Inappropriate emotional
Responses
Pain and Vomiting; parts of the brain
will shut down; decreased LOC