If it was a massive stroke, this was a desperate attempt to save his life.

When you're on a blood thinner, it's a dreadful problem. You continue to bleed much more, and over a longer period of time.

The decision to put him on a blood thinner is a little questionable. I don't know the details of this case, but the use of blood thinners to prevent ischemic strokes [those caused by clots] has been challenged by several studies. It is a curious decision.

You're more likely to die and, if you live, you're left with a more severe deficit.

This is the deadliest and most disabling form of stroke that we face.

If you see a picture of the brain with a hemorrhage in it, that is all you need to see.