Post-cerebral infarction sequelae

Sequelae of cerebral infarction refer to a series of symptoms or functional impairments that persist in patients, especially one year or longer after the onset of cerebral infarction. The occurrence of these sequelae is mainly due to blood vessel abnormalities such as high blood viscosity, high blood lipids, high blood pressure, and the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. These factors together lead to thrombus formation and blockage of cerebral arteries, subsequently causing cerebral tissue ischemia, hypoxia, or even necrosis.

Common sequelae of cerebral infarction include hemiplegia, ataxia, abnormal muscle tone, limb numbness, reduced pain sensation, aphasia, memory decline, difficulty concentrating, impaired executive function, weakened judgment, depression, anxiety, large emotional fluctuations, visual field defects, and double vision. These symptoms severely affect the patient's quality of life and impose a heavy burden on families and society.

In terms of treatment, in addition to conventional drug therapy, physical rehabilitation therapy can also be employed. Through active rehabilitation exercises, patients may recover some functions and improve their quality of life.