What type of stroke occurs due to the sudden rupture of a blood vessel?

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, leading to bleeding either within the brain tissue itself (intracerebral hemorrhage) or in the surrounding spaces (subarachnoid hemorrhage). This sudden rupture deprives brain cells of oxygen and nutrients, which can cause significant damage and neurological symptoms.

Understanding the implications of a ruptured blood vessel is crucial in differentiating types of strokes. Hemorrhagic stroke often requires specific management strategies different from those used for ischemic strokes, which occur due to an obstruction in a blood vessel, typically by a blood clot. Other options such as transient ischemic attacks represent temporary disruptions in blood flow and are not caused by ruptures, while cryptogenic strokes refer to ischemic strokes for which no clear cause can be identified, rather than being related to any bleeding.