77. A patient with a history of long-standing hypertension develops a hemorrhagic stroke. What is the technical primary pathophysiological cause of hemorrhagic stroke in this context?
A.
Thromboembolic event.
B.
Rupture of a cerebral blood vessel (often due to weakened walls from chronic hypertension).
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C.
Vasospasm.
D.
Global cerebral ischemia.
📖 Additional Information
Thromboembolic event.
Rupture of a cerebral blood vessel (often due to weakened walls from chronic hypertension).