
What should I do if diagnosed with cerebral thrombosis?
I suddenly fainted at home the other day and went to the hospital for an examination, which revealed that it was caused by a cerebral thrombosis. I have now been diagnosed with cerebral thrombosis, and I'm very worried. What should I do?

After a diagnosis of cerebral thrombosis, the following measures should be promptly taken:
1. Thrombolytic therapy: Within 3-4.5 hours after onset, if the patient meets the criteria for thrombolysis, intravenous thrombolytic treatment should be administered as soon as possible. Commonly used drugs include alteplase and urokinase to restore blood circulation and reduce brain tissue damage.
2. Symptom management: For symptoms caused by cerebral thrombosis, such as cerebral edema and hypertension, osmotic diuretics like mannitol should be used to reduce intracranial pressure, along with antihypertensive medications to control blood pressure.
3. Medication therapy: Depending on the patient's condition, antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, and other medications may be required to prevent further formation and expansion of blood clots.
4. Surgical treatment: In some severe cases, such as large cerebral infarction accompanied by brain herniation, surgical interventions like decompressive craniectomy may be necessary.
5. Rehabilitation therapy: Once the patient's condition stabilizes, rehabilitation training should be initiated, including limb function training and speech disorder therapy, to restore the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living.
6. Prevention of recurrence: Control risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes; quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption; engage in appropriate exercise; and take long-term antiplatelet medications to prevent recurrence of cerebral thrombosis.