The cerebral infarction develops due to a blood flow disorder. As a result of such pathology, blood arrives badly to some part of the brain or stops completely. This condition is dangerous, since the functions of the affected areas can not always be resumed. If after the appearance of the first symptoms of a cerebral infarction does not restore blood circulation, the consequences and complications can be very difficult.
Symptoms of a cerebral infarction
A cerebral infarction is characterized by an increase in neurologic symptoms. It can last for several hours or several days. In some cases, the signs of this disease are first amplified, and then weaken.
The main symptoms of heart attack are:
- weakening of mimic muscles and motor activity (occurs in the side opposite from the affected area);
- loss of speech;
- slight stunning;
- enlarged pupil syndrome;
- pallor;
- drowsiness;
- rapid pulse.
Consequences of a cerebral infarction
If the focus of the cerebral infarction is small (as in the lacurna ), the consequences will not be as severe as in the case of extensive lesions. Many patients in this case do not suffer from vital centers. Patients are not only in consciousness, but also can partially serve themselves and control the natural needs of their body. They are prescribed treatment in the hospital, and after discharge with the help of medical gymnastics and drug therapy, they can completely neutralize the consequences of ischemic cerebral infarction.
With extensive damage to the cerebral cortex, impaired motor function of the limbs and loss of their sensitivity persists for life. Most people who undergo such a cerebral infarction are also experiencing intellectual and mnestic consequences. These include:
- memory loss ;
- poor mental activity;
- slurred speech.