What does cerebral arteriosclerosis mean?

Cerebral arteriosclerosis is actually a pathological state, which refers to the deposition of lipids and some cellular factors on the vascular wall of cerebral arteries under the action of various factors, resulting in poor elasticity of cerebral arteries and reduced compliance of blood vessels, thus causing a pathological state of cerebrovascular disease. The main causes of cerebral arteriosclerosis are hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, smoking, alcoholism, etc., cerebral arteriosclerosis also has a certain genetic tendency, and age has a relationship. Simple cerebral arteriosclerosis, the general prognosis is better. But because it may be secondary to some cerebrovascular diseases. Serious cases can cause disability or even death of patients, so that patients with cerebral arteriosclerosis or patients with the above risk factors need to be vigilant, regular examination. In life, we should appropriately increase physical exercise, reasonable diet, quit smoking and limit alcohol, especially to maintain a comfortable mood, do not overwork.