Problem: Mr. Hall, a 65-year-old male patient is admitted to the ICU through the ER with right-sided weakness and slurred speech. He has a history of hypertension & type 2 diabetes. He also reports a long history of smoking at least a pack of cigarettes each day. The CT scan from the ER visit shows an intracranial hemorrhage. In this discussion:
1. What is the most likely cause of the hemorrhagic stroke?
2. Describe the risk factors for both hemorrhagic & ischemic stroke.
3. Discuss the most likely area of the brain affected by the stroke.
4. Discuss this patient's short and long-term plan of care & prognosis.