How is cerebral infarction treated?
Disease description:
I previously read in the news that someone drank several jin of alcohol at once, didn't sleep at night, and slept during the day, later suffering from cerebral infarction. I became very curious: how is cerebral infarction treated and what medications are used?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Treatment of cerebral infarction mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Medication: In the early stages, anticoagulant, lipid-lowering, and antiplatelet drugs are commonly used to prevent thrombus formation and promote thrombus dissolution. Commonly used medications include aspirin, heparin, and low molecular weight heparin. Additionally, statins such as atorvastatin can be used to lower low-density lipoprotein levels and reduce the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
2. Surgical treatment: Patients with severe cerebral infarction, especially those with complications, may undergo surgical treatment. Common surgical procedures include intravascular thrombolysis, angioplasty, and vascular bypass surgery, aiming to restore blood supply and improve brain function.
3. Rehabilitation therapy: After surgery or when the condition is stable, rehabilitation therapy helps patients recover. Rehabilitation includes physical therapy, speech therapy, and psychological therapy, aiming to help patients regain muscle strength, motor function, speech 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 cerebral infarction.
