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Rehabilitation following Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) is not just about increasing the volume of training. Conducting appropriate rehabilitation tailored to the time elapsed since onset and the brain's recovery mechanisms is key to improving residual deficits and achieving social reintegration. Particularly, the period from 1 to 6 months after onset is the "Golden Period" when the recovery of paralyzed limbs and speech is most pronounced.

After surviving the acute phase of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH), patients and their families face a long battle with its sequelae (after-effects). The type and severity of these residual deficits vary by the location of the bleeding, and Thalamic Pain, which often follows thalamic hemorrhage, is known to be the most agonizing symptom for survivors.

Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) is a disease where the risk can be "almost certainly reduced" by adopting appropriate measures. Since the chance of severe disability is high once the disease occurs, prevention is paramount.

Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) is an extremely serious condition, accounting for approximately 20–25% of all strokes. It is not only life-threatening but also carries a high risk of leaving severe residual disabilities. This disease is predominantly caused by hypertension, and the symptoms that appear vary significantly depending on the site of the bleeding (e.g., putamen, thalamus, cerebellum).

The treatment for Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) evolves rapidly depending on the time elapsed since onset and the location of the bleeding. The first 6 hours, in particular, constitute the "Hyperacute Phase," where treatments aimed at halting the expansion of the hemorrhage and controlling intracranial pressure have the greatest impact on prognosis.

Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) is an extremely dangerous condition where a patient's state can change drastically and become life-threatening within just a few hours of onset. The first 6 hours are particularly critical—the "battleground for treatment"—as bleeding is likely to expand, and the risk of loss of consciousness or respiratory arrest due to brainstem compression is highest.

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a severe condition where a blood vessel within the brain ruptures, causing bleeding that destroys or compresses brain cells. The location of the bleeding significantly affects its cause, presenting symptoms, severity, and treatment plan. ICH is primarily classified into five types, ranging from Putaminal Hemorrhage, which is most frequent in Japan, to Pontine Hemorrhage, which has the highest fatality rate.

Cerebral hemorrhage (intracerebral hemorrhage) and cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke), often collectively referred to as "stroke," have fundamentally different mechanisms of onset, fatality rates, treatments, and keys to prevention. While cerebral infarction is overwhelmingly more common, occurring 2 to 3 times more frequently annually and showing significant treatment advancements, the threat of cerebral hemorrhage remains significant, with a high fatality rate of 30–50%.

Acute treatment for cerebral infarction is expensive, and subsequent long-term rehabilitation and persistent sequelae often lead to increased living expenses. This frequently results in a financial burden that cannot be fully covered by public health insurance (High-Cost Medical Expense System).

Cerebral infarction treatment is a "race against time," and because it involves highly advanced medical technology, it incurs significant costs. The June 2025 revision of medical fees introduced critical changes to improve the quality and continuity of stroke care, including raising the points for thrombectomy and expanding the duration of early rehabilitation.