What causes cerebral vascular occlusion?

Cerebral vascular occlusion usually refers to cerebral infarction, a type of cerebrovascular disease. Cerebral infarction is commonly caused by hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and high blood glucose. The details are as follows:

1. Hypertension

Hypertension can result from genetic factors, unhealthy lifestyle habits, or long-term medication use. Poorly controlled blood pressure repeatedly irritates the vascular endothelium, leading to significant deposition of lipid substances and ultimately causing cerebral vascular blockage. Patients should quit smoking and drinking, adjust their lifestyle, and take medications as prescribed by their doctor, such as nifedipine sustained-release tablets, irbesartan tablets, and valsartan capsules.

2. Hyperlipidemia

Long-term consumption of high-fat foods, disorders in lipoprotein synthesis, or abnormal metabolism can all lead to excessive accumulation of lipids within cerebral blood vessels, causing them to lose elasticity and harden, which may result in cerebral infarction. Patients should follow a low-fat diet and consume more fruits and vegetables in daily life.

3. High Blood Glucose

Genetic factors, pancreatic dysfunction, or prolonged high-sugar diet can all lead to elevated blood glucose levels, damaging the vascular endothelium and causing thickening and narrowing of the vessel walls, resulting in cerebral atherosclerosis. Patients should maintain a low-sugar diet and receive treatment when necessary.

Cerebral vascular occlusion leads to abnormal cerebral circulation, causing ischemia and hypoxia, and potentially serious complications; therefore, early intervention is essential.