DefinitionSubarachnoid hemorrhage is bleeding in the area between the brain and the thin tissues that cover the brain. This area is called the subarachnoid space.Alternative NamesHemorrhage - subarachnoidCauses, incidence, and risk factorsSubarachnoid hemorrhage can be caused by:Bleeding from an arteriovenous malformation(AVM)Bleeding disorderBleeding from a cerebral aneurysmHead injuryUnknown cause (idiopathic)Use of blood thinnersInjury-related subarachnoid hemorrhage is often seen in the elderly who have fallen and hit their head. Among the young, the most common injury leading to subarachnoid hemorrhage is motor vehicle crashes.Subarachnoid hemorrhage due to rupture of a cerebral aneurysm occurs in approximately 10-15 out of 10,000 people. Subarachnoid hemorrhage due to rupture of a ce