Is cerebral infarction the same as blocked cerebral blood vessels?
Disease description:
My grandmother has had a cerebral infarction. A friend said this condition is simply a blocked blood vessel in the brain, but I'm not quite convinced. Is cerebral infarction the same as a blocked cerebral blood vessel?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Jun
Cerebral infarction is caused by blockage of blood vessels in the brain. When a cerebral blood vessel becomes blocked, it leads to reduced or interrupted blood flow in the affected artery, resulting in localized ischemic necrosis or softening of brain tissue. The main symptoms of cerebral infarction include headache, vomiting, aphasia, hemiplegia, and ataxia. If these symptoms occur, it is essential to promptly go to the hospital for relevant examinations and receive targeted treatment from a physician.
