Bleeding in the brain, which occurs mainly in premature babies.
Bleeding within the ventricles of the brain. The ventricles are small chambers in the center of the brain.
IVH refers to bleeding in the brain and is most common in the smallest premature babies (those weighing less than 3 1/3 pounds). The bleeds usually occur in the first four days of life. Bleeding generally occurs near the fluid-filled spaces (ventricles) in the center of the brain. An ultrasound examination can show whether a baby has had a brain bleed and how severe it is. Brain bleeds usually are given a number from 1 to 4, with 4 being the most severe. Most brain bleeds are mild (grades 1 and 2) and resolve themselves with no or few lasting problems. More severe bleeds can cause difficulties for the baby during the hospitalization and possible complications in the future. Some will require careful monitoring of the baby's development throughout infancy and childhood.
Bleeding into the internal fluid-filled spaces of the brain (ventricles), or into the brain tissue adjacent to those spaces. There are four grades of IVH, indicating degree of severity. IVH is diagnosed by ultrasound examination of the brain.
bleeding into or near the ventricles within the brain; severity ranges from Grade I to Grade IV.
(IVH): Bleeding in the ventricles of the brain.
Abnormal bleeding in the brain's central chambers (ventricles).
Bleeding into the ventricles or the brain, common in premature infants.
This means bleeding into the ventricles of the brain.
bleeding inside the ventricles (hollow chambers) in the brain.
bleeding in the brain. A problem likely to effect babies born before thirty-four weeks. Does not result in severe long-term disability.
Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) means bleeding into the normal fluid spaces (ventricles) within the brain. IVH is also used to refer to bleeding in areas near the ventricles even if the blood is not within them.