Is craniotomy necessary for large-area cerebral infarction?
Feb 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guan Yanlei
Introduction
In general, if a patient has a large-area cerebral infarction, it indicates a severe condition that requires timely craniotomy at the hospital to prevent complications such as hemiplegia, hemisensory disturbance, hemianopia, and aphasia, which can affect both the patient's physical health and quality of life. The patient should maintain a quiet sleep environment to improve sleep quality, pay attention to keeping warm and promptly add clothing as needed, and follow a light diet.
Cerebral infarction generally refers to cerebral infarction. In cases of large-area cerebral infarction, craniotomy may be necessary and beneficial for the patient's health.
Cerebral infarction occurs when atherosclerosis causes thickening of the blood vessel walls and narrowing of the vessel lumen, leading to occlusion in some distal vessels. This results in ischemic necrosis of brain tissue supplied by the affected vessels. Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, motor and sensory aphasia, and even coma. Generally, large-area cerebral infarction indicates a severe condition, requiring prompt hospitalization and craniotomy to prevent complications such as hemiplegia, hemisensory disturbance, hemianopia, and aphasia, which could significantly affect the patient's physical health and quality of life.
Patients should maintain a quiet sleeping environment to improve sleep quality; pay attention to staying warm and dress appropriately; follow a light and healthy diet. For further questions, patients should consult a medical professional.
