INFORMATION ON CEREBRAL ARTERIOSCLEROSIS

Cerebral arteriosclerosis also known as Encephalopathy is a result of thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries in the brain. If the walls of an artery are too thick, or a blood clot becomes caught in the narrow passage, blood flow to the brain can become blocked and cause an ischemic stroke. This all can result in headache, facial pain, and impaired vision.

SYNONYMS OF CEREBRAL ARTERIOSCLEROSIS

Synonyms of Cerebral arteriosclerosis are:

1. Hypertension.
2. Hypertensive crisis.
3. Encephalopathy.
4. Accelerated hypertension.
5. Arteriolar damage.

CAUSES OF CEREBRAL ARTERIOSCLEROSIS

Main cause of Cerebral Arteriosclerosis is thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries in the brain. Cerebral arteriosclerosis can cause serious health problems as If the walls of an artery are too thick, or a blood clot becomes caught in the narrow passage, blood flow to the brain can become blocked and cause an ischemic stroke and make failure of some body parts.

SYMPTOMS OF CEREBRAL ARTERIOSCLEROSIS

Some of main symptoms are:

1. Headache.
2. Facial pain.
3. Impaired vision.

DIGNOSIS OF CEREBRAL ARTERIOSCLEROSIS

Some diagnostic criteria shown below.

1. Blood Test.
2. Physical therapy.
3. Electroencephalogram.
4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
5. Computerized tomography scans.

TREATMENT OF CEREBRAL ARTERIOSCLEROSIS

Treatment for cerebral arteriosclerosis can include medications or surgery. Physicians also may recommend treatments to help people control high blood pressure, quit cigarette smoking, and reduce cholesterol levels, all of which are risk factors for cerebral arteriosclerosis.