
Hypertension is a risk factor for both ischemic as well as hemorrhagic strokes. In the case presented here, same patient suffered ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes at two different times.
On the CT scan image above, yellow arrows point to the old left temporal infarct. Red arrows point to an acute right thalamic hemorrhage.
Control of hypertension would reduce the risk of both ischemic as well as hemorrhagic strokes.