Rhexis bleeding

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Rhexis bleeding (from Greek  ῥῆξις / rhēxis - 'breaking', 'bursting') is the medical term for bleeding as a result of the rupture of blood vessels.

Rhexis bleeding usually occurs as a result of pre-existing damage to the blood vessels . The crack can occur as a result of arterial hypertension , i.e. high blood pressure, or in connection with arteriosclerosis (calcification of the arteries); Both can also lead to a crack (rupture) in combination. Other previous damage such as angiitis (inflammation of blood vessels), a clot (thrombosis, primarily sinus thrombosis ), or an aneurysm (vasodilatation) can lead to a rupture and thus to rhexis bleeding.

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