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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Intraventricular hemorrhage
			\| image = [[File:Intracerebral_hemorrhage.jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = CT scan showing intraventricular hemorrhage
			\| field = [[Neurology]], [[Neurosurgery]]
			\| synonyms = IVH
			\| symptoms = [[Headache]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[altered mental status]], [[seizures]]
			\| complications = [[Hydrocephalus]], [[cerebral vasospasm]], [[brain damage]]
			\| onset = Sudden
			\| duration = Variable
			\| causes = [[Trauma]], [[aneurysm]], [[arteriovenous malformation]], [[hypertension]]
			\| risks = [[Premature birth]], [[coagulopathy]], [[anticoagulant therapy]]
			\| diagnosis = [[CT scan]], [[MRI]]
			\| differential = [[Subarachnoid hemorrhage]], [[intracerebral hemorrhage]], [[stroke]]
			\| treatment = [[Supportive care]], [[surgery]], [[ventricular drainage]]
			\| prognosis = Variable, depends on severity and underlying cause
			\| frequency = Common in premature infants, less common in adults
			}}
	'''Intraventricular Hemorrhage''' (IVH) is a type of [[bleeding]] that occurs in the [[ventricles]], or fluid-filled areas, of the [[brain]]. This condition is most common in [[premature infants]], especially those with a low birth weight.		'''Intraventricular Hemorrhage''' (IVH) is a type of [[bleeding]] that occurs in the [[ventricles]], or fluid-filled areas, of the [[brain]]. This condition is most common in [[premature infants]], especially those with a low birth weight.

	==Causes==		==Causes==
	The blood vessels in a premature infant's brain are very fragile and can burst easily. This can lead to IVH. The risk of IVH increases with the degree of prematurity; the more premature the baby, the higher the risk. Other factors that can increase the risk of IVH include a difficult delivery, infection, and a lack of oxygen or blood flow to the brain.		The blood vessels in a premature infant's brain are very fragile and can burst easily. This can lead to IVH. The risk of IVH increases with the degree of prematurity; the more premature the baby, the higher the risk. Other factors that can increase the risk of IVH include a difficult delivery, infection, and a lack of oxygen or blood flow to the brain.

	==Symptoms==		==Symptoms==
	Symptoms of IVH can vary depending on the severity of the bleeding. They can include changes in breathing or heart rate, decreased muscle tone, seizures, and a swollen or tense [[fontanelle]] (the soft spot on the top of a baby's head).		Symptoms of IVH can vary depending on the severity of the bleeding. They can include changes in breathing or heart rate, decreased muscle tone, seizures, and a swollen or tense [[fontanelle]] (the soft spot on the top of a baby's head).

	==Diagnosis==		==Diagnosis==
	IVH is usually diagnosed with an [[ultrasound]] of the head. This test uses sound waves to create images of the brain and can detect any areas of bleeding.		IVH is usually diagnosed with an [[ultrasound]] of the head. This test uses sound waves to create images of the brain and can detect any areas of bleeding.

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==
	Treatment for IVH focuses on managing the symptoms and preventing further bleeding. This can include medications to control seizures and procedures to drain excess fluid from the brain.		Treatment for IVH focuses on managing the symptoms and preventing further bleeding. This can include medications to control seizures and procedures to drain excess fluid from the brain.

	==Prognosis==		==Prognosis==
	The prognosis for IVH depends on the severity of the bleeding and the presence of other health problems. Some babies with IVH may have long-term neurological problems, such as [[cerebral palsy]] or [[developmental delay]].		The prognosis for IVH depends on the severity of the bleeding and the presence of other health problems. Some babies with IVH may have long-term neurological problems, such as [[cerebral palsy]] or [[developmental delay]].

	==Prevention==		==Prevention==
	While it's not always possible to prevent IVH, steps can be taken to reduce the risk. This includes providing high-quality prenatal care, preventing premature birth whenever possible, and managing the health of the baby immediately after birth.		While it's not always possible to prevent IVH, steps can be taken to reduce the risk. This includes providing high-quality prenatal care, preventing premature birth whenever possible, and managing the health of the baby immediately after birth.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Premature birth]]		* [[Premature birth]]
	* [[Cerebral Palsy]]		* [[Cerebral Palsy]]
	* [[Developmental delay]]		* [[Developmental delay]]

	[[Category:Medical Conditions]]		[[Category:Medical Conditions]]
	[[Category:Neurological Disorders]]		[[Category:Neurological Disorders]]
	[[Category:Pediatrics]]		[[Category:Pediatrics]]

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'''Intraventricular Hemorrhage''' (IVH) is a type of [[bleeding]] that occurs in the [[ventricles]], or fluid-filled areas, of the [[brain]]. This condition is most common in [[premature infants]], especially those with a low birth weight.

==Causes==
The blood vessels in a premature infant's brain are very fragile and can burst easily. This can lead to IVH. The risk of IVH increases with the degree of prematurity; the more premature the baby, the higher the risk. Other factors that can increase the risk of IVH include a difficult delivery, infection, and a lack of oxygen or blood flow to the brain.

==Symptoms==
Symptoms of IVH can vary depending on the severity of the bleeding. They can include changes in breathing or heart rate, decreased muscle tone, seizures, and a swollen or tense [[fontanelle]] (the soft spot on the top of a baby's head).

==Diagnosis==
IVH is usually diagnosed with an [[ultrasound]] of the head. This test uses sound waves to create images of the brain and can detect any areas of bleeding.

==Treatment==
Treatment for IVH focuses on managing the symptoms and preventing further bleeding. This can include medications to control seizures and procedures to drain excess fluid from the brain.

==Prognosis==
The prognosis for IVH depends on the severity of the bleeding and the presence of other health problems. Some babies with IVH may have long-term neurological problems, such as [[cerebral palsy]] or [[developmental delay]].

==Prevention==
While it's not always possible to prevent IVH, steps can be taken to reduce the risk. This includes providing high-quality prenatal care, preventing premature birth whenever possible, and managing the health of the baby immediately after birth.

==See Also==
* [[Premature birth]]
* [[Cerebral Palsy]]
* [[Developmental delay]]

[[Category:Medical Conditions]]
[[Category:Neurological Disorders]]
[[Category:Pediatrics]]

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