The most common causes of cerebral embolism

The most common reason for cerebral embolism is that carotid plaques fall off, and then block the blood vessels of the brain with blood circulation, forming cerebral embolism. Carotid plaques, especially those soft plaques, are most likely to fall off to form cerebral embolism, which can be diagnosed by carotid ultrasound. Another common cause is atrial fibrillation, long-term atrial fibrillation, or mural thrombus formation in the inner wall of the heart. After the thrombus falls off, it blocks the blood vessels in the brain with blood circulation and forms cerebral embolism. Treatment for such patients requires some anticoagulant drugs to prevent thrombosis.