Which type of stroke involves a rupture in the brain requiring surgery?

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, leading to bleeding in or around the brain. This bleeding can create pressure on surrounding tissue and disrupt normal brain function. In many cases, surgery is required to repair the ruptured vessel and relieve the pressure caused by the accumulation of blood. This condition contrasts sharply with ischemic strokes or transient ischemic attacks, which typically result from blocked blood vessels rather than ruptured ones, and are managed through different treatment approaches—often focused on restoring blood flow rather than surgical intervention. While cerebral embolism refers to a specific type of ischemic stroke caused by a blood clot that travels to the brain, it does not inherently involve rupture or necessitate surgical procedures.