Uncategorized Comparison of Cerebral Hemorrhage and Cerebral Infarction: The “Ultimate Comparison Table” for Life Preservation and the Golden Rules of Initial Response
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%.