Intracerebral hemorrhage grading scales for the prediction of stroke outcome

Abstract

The authors consider the prognostic models and grading scales for the patients with primary intracerebral hemorrhage and discuss the influence of some factors, like a patient age, intracerebral hematoma location and volume, intraventricular hemorrhage and development of obstructive hydrocephalus. The grading scales are described in terms of its' administering to patients before conservative treatment and surgery. A comparative analysis of the scales regarding the convenience and relevance of their use in clinical practice is carried out.