What type of headache is commonly associated with a Hemorrhagic CVA?

A hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accident (CVA), commonly known as a hemorrhagic stroke, typically involves bleeding in or around the brain, which can lead to a sudden and severe headache. This type of headache is often described as "the worst headache of one's life," and its abrupt onset is characteristic. The sudden increase in intracranial pressure due to blood accumulation can trigger intense pain, distinguishing it from other headache types.

In contrast, throbbing headaches are more commonly associated with migraines, which develop gradually, and tension headaches typically involve a dull, constant sensation rather than a sudden, severe pain. Cluster headaches occur in cyclical patterns but also do not present with the abrupt intensity and nature typical of a headache linked to a hemorrhagic CVA. Thus, the sudden onset headache most accurately reflects the symptomatology seen in patients experiencing a hemorrhagic stroke.