Can lacunar infarction heal?

Lacunar infarcts generally do not heal.

Lacunar infarcts are a common cerebrovascular disease, usually caused by blockage of small blood vessels in the brain. They may cause mild neurological dysfunction, such as headache, dizziness, and numbness in the limbs.

For most lacunar infarcts, symptoms may gradually improve, but this does not mean that the disease has healed. The brain damage is still present, but may not show obvious symptoms.

However, with aggressive treatment and rehabilitation, patients can improve symptoms, reduce the risk of recurrence, and improve quality of life. Treatment usually includes controlling risk factors such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipids, as well as prescribed antiplatelet drugs (aspirin) and statins

Rehabilitation training is also important to help patients recover impaired neurological function. In addition, regular brain examinations, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), can help monitor the progression of the disease.

It is important to note that lacunar infarcts may recur, especially if the risk factors are not effectively controlled. Therefore, continuous health management and regular follow-up are important to prevent recurrence.