Acute Cerebrovascular Disease

Acute cerebrovascular disease is sudden-onset neurological dysfunction from a vascular cause, including ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and TIA. It is an emergency. Treatment: urgent brain imaging (CT/MRI); distinguish ischemic vs hemorrhagic; ischemic - reperfusion (thrombolysis/thrombectomy) within window, antiplatelet; hemorrhagic - BP control, neurosurgery if indicated; support airway/breathing/circulation; secondary stroke prevention; rehab.

Common Symptoms

Sudden focal deficits; by ischemic/hemorrhagic/TIA; sudden onset; emergency

Causes and Pathogenesis

Arterial occlusion (ischemic) or rupture (hemorrhagic) causes sudden brain dysfunction.

Treatment

Urgent imaging; distinguish type; reperfusion/antiplatelet for ischemic; BP/surgery for hemorrhagic; support; rehab

Preventive Measures

Control HTN/lipids/DM; no smoking; anticoagulate AF; treat carotid disease.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Neurology-Emergency department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.