Our heart is the center of our activities. It is the very reason why we should be happy yet be very careful.
Cerebral arteriosclerosis is a blockage of the arteries in the brain that occurs as a result of thickening and hardening of the artery walls. It is one of the causes of stroke and can also produce aneurysms. A rupture of an aneurysm in the brain can result in a hemorrhage (bleeding). Symptoms include headache, facial pain, or impaired vision. Computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help reveal the presence of cerebral arteriosclerosis before stroke or hemorrhage occurs.
Cerebral arteriosclerosis can lead to stroke and brain hemorrhage. Both conditions can be life threatening. Survivors of stroke and hemorrhage may have long-term neurological and motor impairments.
Treatment for cerebral arteriosclerosis may include medications or surgery. Physicians also may recommend treatments to control high blood pressure, withdraw from cigarette smoking, and reduce cholesterol levels, all of which are risk factors for cerebral arteriosclerosis.