My dad was on warforin for deep vein thrombosis for the past 5 yrs. May 30, 2006 he had a stroke around noon followed by haemorrhage, bleeding stopped at night around 8PM. He has no history of hypertension, age 61yrs. MRI done on June 10 impression- "Parenchymal haematoma involving right thalamus, lentiform nucleus, posterior limb of right internal capsule, adjacent portion of right temporal lobe and upper midbrain, causing mass effect. Mild focal midline shift with evidence of obstructive ventricular dilatation, ventricular extension of haemorrhage observed. Minimal subarachnoid haemorrhage, cerebellar atrophy changes." No significant change in size of haematoma or ventricles from the last CT scan done on June 2nd.
He is doing well with his vital organs, breathing on his own. In consious state but not talking, neither can he feel our presence. Reflex movements in limbs and eyes. Need an opinion as to go in for surgery to clear certain haematoma region leaving the risky part or to wait and watch. If surgery done, how much will be the improvement.
Bindi