Can people with cerebral embolism eat beef?

Written by Zhang Hui
Neurology
Updated on September 05, 2024
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Patients with cerebral embolism can eat beef, as it contains rich high-quality proteins. These proteins can enhance the body's resistance and prevent complications such as lung and urinary tract infections following a cerebral embolism. Additionally, beef is rich in B vitamins such as vitamin B1 and B12, which also nourish the nerves. Cerebral embolism is an acute disease that often strikes suddenly, generally in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation, presenting with rapid onset and paralysis of limbs. Treatment involves timely administration of anticoagulants and statin drugs. Furthermore, after stabilization of the condition, active rehabilitation training is important. In terms of diet, in addition to beef, patients can also consume milk and eggs and should eat a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits. (Note: The answer is for reference only, please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)

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symptoms of cerebral embolism

Cerebral embolism generally has a rapid onset and develops quickly, often occurring during physical activity. Within a short period of time, the condition can peak, and patients may experience sudden coma or complete paralysis of one side of the body, as well as aphasia, dementia, and cognitive dysfunction. Overall, the progression of the disease is very fast and can reach a peak in a short time. These patients often have underlying diseases, such as atrial fibrillation, which is a type of arrhythmia. In patients with atrial fibrillation, mural thrombi can form on the inner walls of the heart. These thrombi can detach and, carried by the bloodstream, block cerebral vessels, leading to cerebral embolism. Additionally, some patients have a foundation of arteriosclerosis, particularly in the carotid arteries, which can form plaques, especially soft plaques. When these plaques detach, they can form emboli that block cerebral vessels, causing cerebral embolism.

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Causes of cerebral embolism

Any abnormal substance entering the cerebral arteries causing ischemia, hypoxia, and necrosis of brain tissue is called cerebral embolism. The causes of cerebral embolism mainly include the following types: The first type is cardiogenic cerebral embolism, which is caused by heart diseases. For example, the most common atrial fibrillation is the most common cause of cerebral embolism. Atrial fibrillation can lead to the formation of some mural thrombi. These thrombi form, detach, and enter the cerebral arteries causing embolism. Additionally, myocardial infarction is also an important cause, and patients with myocardial infarction can also form some abnormal thrombi in the heart. Second, other causes, such as air embolism. In patients with fractures, a large amount of fatty tissue enters the cerebral arteries, which can also cause cerebral arterial embolism. Moreover, some venous thrombi from the lower limbs can also form cerebral embolism. During childbirth, the entry of amniotic fluid into the brain can also cause cerebral embolism.

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What is a brain embolism?

Cerebral embolism refers to various abnormal emboli that enter the intracranial arteries with blood circulation, causing acute occlusion of the cerebral arteries and leading to ischemic hypoxic necrosis of the brain tissue in the supplied area. The onset is usually very sudden and dangerous, with patients rapidly developing limb paralysis, speech dysfunction, facial paralysis, and in some cases, coma, seizures, and other clinical manifestations. The most common source of embolism is the heart, such as atrial fibrillation or myocardial infarction forming mural thrombi that dislodge and enter the brain causing an embolism. Additionally, there are non-cardiac sources of embolism, such as the detachment of atherosclerotic plaques causing an embolism, as well as air embolisms and cancer cell embolisms. Cerebral embolism is an emergency and severe condition that requires prompt medical attention.

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What department should one go to for a cerebral embolism?

Patients with cerebral embolism should visit the department of neurology. Cerebral embolism is not a special disease but rather one type of cerebral infarction. Cerebral infarction generally includes two types: cerebral thrombosis and cerebral embolism. The former refers to the formation of a thrombus at the site of the vessel occlusion. The latter involves a thrombus originating from another location, which blocks the vessel at the infarct site. The sources of such thrombi are varied, with the most common being from the heart, frequently seen in patients with long-term chronic atrial fibrillation. This condition forms a mural thrombus in the atrium, which, during episodes of atrial fibrillation, can detach, be flushed by the blood stream into the brain, and cause cerebral embolism. Secondly, it occurs in cardiac valve diseases, such as rheumatic heart disease, mitral valve alterations, and others. There are also some other sources of thrombi, such as tumor-induced cancer, amniotic fluid embolism in pregnant women, and fat embolism in patients with fractures.

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Can people with cerebral embolism eat mutton?

Patients with cerebral embolism can eat lamb, but should do so in moderation and not excessively. This is because a common cause of cerebral embolism is the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the neck arteries, particularly soft plaques. When these soft plaques detach, they form an embolus that, carried by the bloodstream, can block cerebral vessels and cause a cerebral embolism. Thus, many of these patients often have hyperlipidemia, with a basis of arteriosclerosis and arterial plaques. Therefore, their diet should be low in salt and low in fat, and overall light. Foods that are overly greasy or high in fat should be avoided as much as possible, such as animal organs and fatty meats which are high in fat. Lamb can be eaten in proper amounts. Other dietary considerations include avoiding overly salty foods, as excessive salt intake can lead to increased blood pressure, further aggravating arteriosclerosis and arterial plaques, and leading to the onset of cerebral embolism.