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Lacunar Infarction

神经内科

Common symptoms

脑干病变、无力、小脑性共济失调、痴呆、动脉粥样硬化、凝视麻痹、三叉神经分布区麻木感、颅内压增高、眩晕、豆纹动脉闭塞

The pathology of disease

Lacunar infarction is a small (<15 mm) deep ischemic infarct in the basal ganglia, thalamus, internal capsule, or pons, due to small-vessel lipohyalinosis from chronic hypertension/diabetes. Clinical: pure motor stroke, pure sensory stroke, ataxic hemiparesis, or dysarthria-clumsy hand. Treatment: antiplatelet therapy; strict BP/lipid/diabetes control; statin; lifestyle modification; secondary stroke prevention; rehab.

Common Symptoms

Pure motor/sensory stroke; small deep infarct; chronic HTN/DM; gradual or sudden onset

Causes and Pathogenesis

Chronic HTN/DM causes small-vessel lipohyalinosis, leading to small deep infarcts.

Treatment

Antiplatelet; control BP/lipids/DM; statin; secondary prevention; rehab

Preventive Measures

Control HTN/DM/lipids; no smoking; healthy lifestyle.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Neurology 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.