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Cerebral embolism
What are the symptoms of cerebral embolism?
Brain embolism usually begins suddenly and develops rapidly, often reaching a peak in a very short time. This can cause patients to quickly become comatose or experience weakness in limbs on one side of the body, with some presenting with complete paralysis or speech impairments. These symptoms occur because a major blood vessel in the brain is blocked abruptly, leading to ischemia and tissue necrosis in the supplied area. Common sources of the emboli include plaques in the cervical arteries, where soft plaques can dislodge and form emboli that block cerebral vessels with the bloodstream. Alternatively, patients with atrial fibrillation may suffer from embolism when thrombi attached to the inner walls of the heart dislodge and block cerebral vessels through circulation. Brain embolism is generally a severe condition with a rapid onset.
What fluid is infused for cerebral embolism?
Cerebral embolism is a type of ischemic cerebrovascular disease, occurring when an abnormal clot travels to the brain and blocks an artery, leading to corresponding clinical symptoms. Patients may experience speech impairments, motor dysfunctions, limb numbness, and even consciousness disturbances among other clinical manifestations. Some individuals with cerebral embolism may even develop epilepsy. The primary treatment for patients with cerebral embolism involves anticoagulation therapy. Additionally, intravenous medications are mainly used to reduce cerebral edema, activate blood circulation and remove stasis, protect brain cells, and eliminate free radicals. Medications to improve collateral circulation via intravenous routes are also applicable. Generally, the prognosis of cerebral embolism is not very good; it is prone to transition to cerebral hemorrhage and may leave sequelae such as epilepsy. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician, and do not self-medicate.)