Left basal ganglia lacunar infarction is what meaning

Lacunar cerebral infarction in left basal ganglia is a kind of cerebral vascular disease with occlusive small vessels. Lacunar cerebral infarction is a type of cerebral infarction, mainly occurs in the deep small vessels of the brain. These small vessels due to various reasons, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, etc., lead to lumen occlusion, causing ischemia and necrosis of brain tissue in the blood supply area. Because the infarct is small in size, generally no more than 1.5 cm in diameter, it is called lacunar infarct. When lacunar infarction occurs in this area, corresponding neurological deficit symptoms may appear, such as weakness of the right limb, paresthesia, slurred speech, etc. However, due to the small size of the infarction, the symptoms are usually mild and the recovery is relatively fast. However, even if the symptoms are mild, the potential harm of lacunar infarction cannot be ignored. Multiple lacunar infarcts may lead to cumulative damage to brain tissue, which may affect brain function. In addition, lacunar infarcts may increase the risk of large cerebral infarcts. Patients with lacunar infarcts in the left basal ganglia should seek medical attention promptly for detailed examination and evaluation. Treatment mainly includes controlling risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to lifestyle adjustments, such as smoking cessation and alcohol restriction, reasonable diet, moderate exercise, etc., to prevent the recurrence of cerebral infarction. Regular review is also very important, in order to detect and deal with possible problems in time.