Coiling : A minimally invasive procedure in which a catheter is placed into the groin and then passed to the aneurysm location . Tiny coils are passed to the aneurysm and detached , blocking the flow of blood into the aneurysm .
Removal of blood clot : A surgical treatment in which the neurosurgeon removes part or all of the blood clot that has formed from bleeding into the brain .
Decompressive craniectomy : A surgical treatment for patients with a large amount of brain swelling . The neurosurgeon removes part of the skull and places it in the abdomen . Once swelling in the brain has resolved and the patient has had time to recover , the surgeon replaces the skull . Patients need to wear a special protective helmet while they are missing part of their skull .
Blood-Thinning Medications to Avoid
When you have had a stroke due to a bleed , it is very important to avoid medications that prevent clots . These include anticoagulants , antiplatelets , anti-inflammatory medications , and aspirin ( including any medications and products that contain aspirin ). These
11 medications can cause bleeding and be very harmful to you . Always tell your doctors that you had a hemorrhagic stroke when medications are being prescribed .
Follow these precautions until your doctor tells you that you no longer have to avoid these medications .
Please note : The following lists are to be used as a general guideline and are not intended to be a complete list of all medications that must be avoided . Always consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about your medications .
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants are often called blood thinners and are prescribed to help prevent clots from forming in blood vessels . Some anticoagulants are :
� Coumadin ® ( warfarin ) � Eliquis ® ( apixaban ) � Heparin � Lovenox ® ( enoxaparin ) � Pradaxa ® ( dabigatran ) � Xarelto ® ( rivaroxaban )
Antiplatelets
These are also prescribed to prevent clots from forming and include :
� Aggrenox ® ( acetylsalicylic acid and dipyridamole )
� Aspirin ( acetylsalicylic acid ) � Brilinta ® ( ticagrelor ) � Effient ® ( prasugrel ) � Plavix ® ( clopridogrel ) � Ticlid ® ( ticlopidine )