Can aspirin treat lacunar infarcts?

　　Lacunar focus refers to lacunar cerebral infarction. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug available in various dosage forms such as tablets and capsules. Under normal circumstances, aspirin can assist in the treatment of lacunar cerebral infarction, and it is recommended to use this medication under a doctor's guidance. A detailed explanation is as follows:

　　Aspirin is a medication that possesses anti-platelet aggregation properties. It primarily inhibits cyclooxygenase in platelets, reducing the synthesis of thromboxane A2, thereby suppressing platelet aggregation. Lacunar cerebral infarction refers to small focal cerebral tissue infarction followed by cerebral tissue softening, which is a relatively common pathological change in brain tissue. Aspirin can help reduce or prevent thrombus formation, thereby improving cerebral blood circulation and helping alleviate related symptoms caused by lacunar cerebral infarction, such as dizziness and headache.

　　However, Aspirin cannot directly treat lacunar cerebral infarction; it can only be used as a preventive and adjunctive treatment method. Once lacunar cerebral infarction occurs, comprehensive treatment under a doctor's guidance is required, such as thrombolytic therapy, anticoagulant therapy, and rehabilitation training.

　　During the period of drug treatment, patients should develop good lifestyle habits, avoid high-fat and high-salt foods, and maintain appropriate physical activity to promote recovery.