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Cerebral ischemia

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

General

Cerebral ischemia is a condition that occurs when there isn’t enough blood flow to the brain to meet its metabolic demand. This leads to limited oxygen supply and may lead to the death of brain tissue, cerebral infarction, or ischemic stroke. There are two kinds of ischemia: Focal ischemia - when only part of the brain tissue is lack of adequate blood flow global ischemia: when all the brain tissue is lack of adequate blood flow

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Signs & symptoms

The most common symptoms of cerebral ischemia include: - Impairments in vision, body movement, or speaking - Unconsciousness - Blindness - Lack of coordination - Muscle weakness

Diagnosis

Process to diagnose cerebral ischemia usually starts by an investigation of your symptoms and medical history by a healthcare provider, following by a thorough neurological exam. Then, based on the findings you may be referred to imaging tests such as MRI or CT scans.

Treatment

Treatment options of cerebral ischemia varied depending on the cause. The most common options to treat or prevent cerebral ischemia are: - Carotid Artery Surgery - Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS) - Endovascular Neurosurgery - Microsurgery - Stenting

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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