How is cerebral infarction treated?
Disease description:
I was diagnosed with cerebral infarction last month and have been undergoing treatment since. I'm afraid I won't recover fully, so I'd like to ask how cerebral infarction is treated.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Cerebral infarction, also known as ischemic stroke, involves mainly the following aspects in the treatment process:
1. Medication: Initially, anticoagulant, lipid-lowering, and antiplatelet drugs are commonly used to prevent thrombus formation and promote thrombolysis. Commonly used medications include aspirin, heparin, and low molecular weight heparin. Statins such as atorvastatin are also used to lower blood lipids and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
2. Surgical treatment: For patients with severe cerebral infarction, particularly those with associated complications, surgical intervention is an important treatment method. Common surgical procedures include intravascular thrombolysis, angioplasty, and vascular bypass surgery, aiming to restore blood supply and improve brain function.
3. Rehabilitation therapy: Following surgery or when the patient's condition stabilizes, rehabilitation therapy helps in recovery. Rehabilitation includes physical therapy, speech therapy, and psychological therapy, aiming to help patients regain muscle strength, motor function, language ability, and psychological well-being.
4. Lifestyle modifications: Prevention and treatment of cerebral infarction also require patients to actively adjust their lifestyle, such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, controlling body weight, maintaining a balanced diet, and increasing physical activity, to reduce the risk of stroke.
