CLINICAL PROFILE OF INTRACRANIAL BLEED PATIENTS UNDER 50 YEARS IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTER

Introduction: Intracranial hemorrhage results from bleeding in or around the brain, often caused by hypertension, coagulopathy,drug use,or cerebral amyloid angiopathy.Objective:To examine the clinical profile of intracranial bleed patients under 50 years in a tertiary care center.Methodology: Conducted over 3 months at DY Patil Hospital,patients with radiologically diagnosed intracranial bleed were included, and a detailed history and examination taken. Observation: Of 25 admissions,9 patients were aged 16-50,including 5 with known hypertension,2 newly diagnosed,1 with coagulation issues,1 pregnant with eclampsia risk,and 1 thalassemia major case.Discussion: Intracranial bleeds in young patients often involve vascular malformations, with low acute phase mortality/morbidity, primarily linked to hypertension.Result:36% of intracranial bleed cases were aged 16-50,with 5 males and 4 females;7 had elevated blood pressure on presentation.3 had altered coagulation profile at presentation.3 out of 9 patients were mortalities.