What is the difference between cerebral infarction and cerebral thrombosis

Cerebral infarction and cerebral thrombosis are actually both clinically referred to as cerebral infarction, but the nature of these two diseases is different. Although the symptoms are similar, they cannot be confused. Before treatment, patients should pay attention to distinguishing the causes and receive scientific treatment.

Cerebral thrombosis and cerebral embolism are both ischemic cerebrovascular diseases. Clinically it is collectively referred to as cerebral infarction. The symptoms of the two are similar and are often confused, but the causes of the two are different and should not be confused.

(1) Cerebral thrombosis usually occurs after middle age, with a slow onset and often reaching its peak within a few days. There are usually signs before the onset of the disease. Cerebral embolism is more common in young and middle-aged people under 40 years old. The onset is acute, and all symptoms appear within a few seconds to 2 to 3 minutes, and there are no prodromal symptoms.

(2) Cerebral thrombosis is caused by the stenosis or occlusion of the cerebral blood vessels themselves, leading to ischemia, softening and necrosis of brain tissue. Cerebral embolism is caused by blockage of cerebral blood vessels by solid, gas, liquid or other emboli brought in by the blood flow. The disease occurs inside the brain, but the root cause is outside the brain.

(3) Cerebral thrombosis often occurs when the patient is in a quiet or sleeping state. After waking up, the patient finds that he or she cannot move freely and has aphasia. Cerebral embolism is often preceded by strenuous exercise and emotional excitement, and the onset is sudden.

(4) Patients with cerebral thrombosis often have a history of hypertension, arteriosclerosis, cerebral ischemic attack, diabetes, etc. The medical history of cerebral embolism varies, but it is mainly seen in heart disease, postoperative period, trauma, etc.

(5) The main symptoms of cerebral thrombosis are hemiplegia and speech impairment. The patient is generally conscious or has no headache, vomiting, etc. Clinical manifestations after cerebral embolism include headache, vomiting, impaired consciousness, aphasia, hemiplegia, etc.