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Cerebrovascular occlusion

Cerebrovascular occlusion is the partial or complete blockage of one or more blood vessels supplying the central nervous system, most frequently the intracranial or extracranial arteries. Read more about Cerebrovascular occlusion

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About Cerebrovascular occlusion.

Cerebrovascular occlusion is the partial or complete blockage of one or more blood vessels supplying the central nervous system, most frequently the intracranial or extracranial arteries.

It primarily affects the adult population, particularly individuals with underlying cardiovascular risk factors such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or cardiac arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation.

Pathophysiologically, the obstruction is driven by localized in situ thrombosis or thromboembolism originating from distant sites, leading to critically reduced cerebral blood flow, tissue hypoxia, and ischemic infarction if perfusion is not swiftly restored.

Clinically, it manifests as acute, focal neurological deficits corresponding to the affected vascular territory, including sudden unilateral motor or sensory deficits, speech impairment, visual disturbances, and altered levels of consciousness.

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