What are bilateral infarcts?

Bilateral infarction in the anterior cerebral artery vascular territory is rare and usually results from rupture of an aneurysm of the anterior communicating artery. In the case of an anomaly of the anterior part of the circle of Willis, thrombosis also may lead to bilateral infarction.

Does infarct mean stroke?

Infarction or Ischaemic stroke are both names for a stroke caused by a blockage in a blood vessel in the brain. This is the most common type of stroke.

What does infarct mean in the brain?

Also called ischemic stroke, a cerebral infarction occurs as a result of disrupted blood flow to the brain due to problems with the blood vessels that supply it. A lack of adequate blood supply to brain cells deprives them of oxygen and vital nutrients which can cause parts of the brain to die off.

What causes a bilateral stroke?

Generally, each hemisphere in the brain is separate and attaches through the corpus callosum. However, in rare cases, the frontal lobe may share blood supply between both hemispheres. When a stroke occurs in this shared area, it can result in a bilateral stroke.

Is an infarction serious?

A myocardial infarction (commonly called a heart attack) is an extremely dangerous condition caused by a lack of blood flow to your heart muscle. The lack of blood flow can occur because of many different factors but is usually related to a blockage in one or more of your heart’s arteries.

What is the difference between an infarct and infarction?

An infarct is an area of ischemic necrosis. Infarction is the process that leads to this ischemic necrosis.

Can you recover from a bilateral stroke?

Unlike typical strokes, which generally affect one hemisphere, a bilateral stroke affects both sides of the brain. When more brain tissue is affected, there are greater chances of sustaining severe post-stroke side effects. Fortunately, the rehabilitation process helps stroke survivors recover.

How long does it take to recover from a bilateral stroke?

The most rapid recovery usually occurs during the first three to four months after a stroke, but some survivors continue to recover well into the first and second year after their stroke. Some signs point to physical therapy.