Lacunar infarction of the brain is an ischemic type of stroke, which results in a heart attack. The consequence of such a heart attack is the appearance of a lacuna - a small cavity in the brain (in its deep sections).
The causes of lacunar infarction
Lacunar infarction is a consequence of arterial hypertension of the brain. The cause of this type of stroke is vasculitis of a nonspecific or specific form of manifestation. Lacunar cerebral infarction can occur in young and elderly people. The risk group includes those who:
- hyaline dystrophy
- atherosclerosis ;
- infectious inflammation of the brain arterioles;
- diabetes.
Signs and treatment of lacunar infarction
Since lacunar infarction is a deep disorder that does not affect the cerebral cortex, the patient always retains consciousness, and there are no disturbances in vision or counting. It can be recognized only by such signs:
- increases muscle tone (usually symmetrically);
- bilateral cramps occur;
- the balance is broken when walking;
- speech becomes less clear;
- there is uncontrolled urination and stools.
When the first symptoms of a lacunar infarction of the brain appear, an MRI is performed, since in the absence of treatment the consequences of this disease are very severe. The patient's mental state changes, memory dips (rather large ones), feelings of helplessness, constant tearfulness and disorientation appear.
But with timely detection, this ailment is treatable, and all motor or other functions of a person are fully restored. Therapy occurs in the same way as the treatment of ischemic stroke :
- the patient is prescribed a rehabilitation regimen;
- prescribe a diet and drugs that reduce blood pressure;
- take various measures to improve blood circulation.