A chronic subdural haematoma is a collection of blood and the products of its breakdown between the surface of the brain and its outermost covering – called the dura. In this condition ...

After a hit to the head or a fall, people, especially seniors, can develop a dangerous pooling of blood and fluid between the brain's ... suffering from chronic subdural hematomas," he added.

This can occur if the blood spreads in a thin layer, with minimal pressure on the brain. Patterns of subdural bleeds include: A chronic subdural hematoma can be asymptomatic (with few, if any ...