A member asked:

My dad had a hemmoragic stroke, he is seeing his neuro now but they think he just has a tia, he has had this blood clot for 3 months, when willitbegon?

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Dr. Kevin Yoo answered

3 months: Brain hemorrhage typically gets absorbed around 3 months. A TIA by definition is an ischemic stroke where there is no hemorrhage and is completely reversible. Therefore, your Dad's hemorrhagic stroke cannot also be called a TIA. It is possible that he has had a hemorrhagic stroke and now has TIAs as well. The clot absorption does not mean your Dad will recover from his stroke. They are unrelated.

Answered 3/15/2016

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This is tough: A hemorrhagic stroke can be very critical, and one year survival rate is about 40%, but that said, proper management with careful interventions may be miraculous. Need to pay strict attention to blood coagulation status, and cardiovascular stability, besides the rehabilitation programs. This is a balancing act, so, communicate closely with the doctors. You can provide emotional support.

Answered 5/21/2016

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