Hello! I work as a doctor for 21 years. My name is George O. Sapego. This article will tell something useful for cerebral arteriosclerosis and explain how you take for a ride by slipping false information on this topic.
Atherosclerosis is the cerebral blood vessels, in the coronary arteries and peripheral arteries. In atherosclerosis can have many causes:
- endothelium disturbances work (inner lining of the arteries);
- inflammation and immune effects;
- damage to existing plaques in the vessels;
- high blood pressure;
- diabetes;
- elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood;
- smoking.
Atherosclerosis is laid in childhood, when the arteries appear fat stripes. Then atherosclerosis develops in the lumen of the artery plaques appear, which cover the bloodstream.
When atherosclerosis develops in the vessels of the brain, it can lead to ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack.
Ischemic - this means from a lack of blood flow.
Stroke is a defect and ischemic attack comes and goes without a trace.
cerebral arteriosclerosis blood circulation in different ways:
- blood clots at the site of plaque or a blood clot separation and blockage of the lumen further along its length;
- the growth of atherosclerotic plaque, with a gradual narrowing of the vessel;
- violation of blood flow in different small arteries.
Risk factors for circulatory disorders in the brain
- age;
- high blood pressure;
- increased cholesterol in the blood;
- smoking;
- diabetes
symptoms
- impaired consciousness;
- headache;
- slurred speech;
- blurred vision;
- loss of balance;
- numbness of the face, hands or feet;
- in the sudden weakness of one half of the body;
- sudden weakness in an arm or leg.
All this happens in stroke or transient ischemic attack. It is this and feel symptoms of atherosclerosis of brain vessels. This is unlike what we are used to hearing. This is not some funny misunderstandings related to forgetfulness or something else. This stroke, which can leave a defect in the head.
How to save the brain
If a person starts an ischemic stroke, there is a chance to save the injured area of the brain. To do this, there are so-called "therapeutic window", that is, less than 6 hours when the affected area of the brain is still alive. During this time, should have time to seek medical help.
Now even remove specific videos that demonstrate common situations in violation of cerebral circulation. So you can learn to ignore those around the signs of stroke and the time to call an ambulance.
That's the reason I like the doctor scary to live somewhere far away from the city. Because I know that even in the city may not have time.
How are cerebral atherosclerosis
Do an MRI or CT scan, or ultrasound vessels. The "gold standard" believe angiography. The vessel was introduced into a special contrast and monitored by X-rays. It is very accurate, but it is difficult and dangerous. Therefore, in most cases cost the ultrasound and tomograms.
Treatment
Cerebral atherosclerosis should be treated even before they come cerebrovascular accident. Neuroscientists are doing it as tight as cardiologists prevention of myocardial infarction.
If you think that your blood vessels are not all right, you are sure to get advice from their neurologist.
now lies
The entire paragraph below - it lies about cerebral atherosclerosis:
Cerebral atherosclerosis is asymptomatic up until the atheroma gradually block the blood flow. It will be in old age. Will lethargy, weakness, disturbed sleep, decrease intelligence. In the final stage will dementia. If the time to notice the plaque, it is possible to save the remnants of the memory.
The entire paragraph above - this is nonsense.
Atherosclerosis is slow, but the plaque can simultaneously tear and form a blood clot, which block the lumen of the vessel or fly down the flow of blood. Statins stabilize plaque, and drugs acting on platelets, prevents the formation of large clots.
It will not be in his old age, and for example, in 50 years.
Reduced IQ and impaired memory - these are all signs of dementia. Cerebral atherosclerosis is manifested not dementia and stroke, when suddenly taken away half of the body, once it disappears, or when a person stops breathing.
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