Cerebral infarction
A cerebral infarction is a stroke that happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked, causing brain cells to die.
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A cerebral infarction happens when a blood vessel in the brain gets blocked, usually by a blood clot. Because your brain needs a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood to function, the tissue in the affected area begins to die if the flow isn't restored quickly.
The brain is the command center of your body, and different parts control different functions like movement, speech, and memory. When blood flow is cut off, the brain stops working correctly in that specific area, which leads to the sudden symptoms people experience.
Common Symptoms
- Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on just one side of the body.
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding what others are saying.
- Sudden trouble seeing out of one or both eyes.
- Sudden loss of balance, dizziness, or trouble walking.
- A sudden, severe headache with no known cause.