What does "ischemic focus in the right corona radiata" mean?

Apr 16, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
An ischemic focus in the right corona radiata generally means abnormal signals have occurred in this area, possibly indicating ischemia in the right brain. It may be caused by arterial stenosis inducing microcirculatory disturbance in the brain, leading to brain cell necrosis. If the ischemic focus is small, obvious clinical symptoms may not appear; however, without active intervention and treatment, it could lead to extensive cerebral infarction.

Ischemic lesions in the right corona radiata generally mean abnormal signals have occurred in the right corona radiata, possibly indicating ischemia in the right side of the brain.

An ischemic lesion in the right corona radiata is a pathological finding observed during imaging examinations, suggesting ischemia in the right cerebral hemisphere. This may result from conditions such as hypertension, carotid artery embolism, or cardiac valve disease, which can lead to arterial stenosis, impair cerebral microcirculation, and ultimately cause brain cell necrosis. If the ischemic lesion is small, there may be no obvious clinical symptoms. However, without active intervention and treatment, disease progression could lead to extensive cerebral infarction, resulting in complications such as impaired consciousness, quadriplegia, coma, and central hyperthermia.

Once such conditions are detected, it is recommended to promptly visit the cardiology department of a hospital for thorough evaluation and active treatment to prevent serious complications.