Can blockage of major brain arteries be cured?
May 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Whether occlusion of a major cerebral artery can be cured depends on the specific circumstances. If the affected area is relatively small, it is usually curable; if the area is large, it is generally incurable. Cerebrovascular occlusion refers to the formation of a thrombus based on pathological changes in the walls of intracranial blood vessels, leading to slowed blood flow, alterations in blood composition, or increased blood viscosity. Clinical manifestations include dizziness and headache.
Cerebral large artery occlusion needs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine whether it can be cured. If the affected area is relatively small, it is usually curable. However, if the area is large, it is generally incurable. Specific details are as follows:
1. Curable
Cerebrovascular occlusion refers to thrombus formation based on pathological changes in the walls of intracranial blood vessels, leading to slowed blood flow, alterations in blood components, or increased blood viscosity. Clinical manifestations include dizziness, headache, and even speech disturbances or epileptic seizures. If the blocked vessel is a small vessel located in a non-essential area of the brain (not a critical region such as the cerebrum), and the infarct area is small with mild symptoms, timely treatment may lead to full recovery.
2. Incurable
If the main trunk of a cerebral blood vessel is blocked and the affected area is extensive, it may result in confusion or even shock, leading to necrosis of brain cells. Such cases are generally difficult to cure.
If patients experience any discomfort, they should seek prompt medical attention at a hospital. In daily life, adequate rest is important, and excessive mental exertion should be avoided.
