5 Questions
Which is the most common cause of cerebral infarction?
Thrombosis in situ
What percentage of cerebral infarctions are due to embolism from the heart?
20%
What are the risk factors for ischemic stroke?
Thromboembolic disease and atherosclerosis
What happens after the occlusion of a cerebral artery?
Infarction may be forestalled by the opening of anastomotic channels
What percentage of cerebral infarctions are due to rare causes?
5%
Test your knowledge on cerebral infarctions and their causes, including thromboembolic disease and lacunar infarctions. Learn about the role of carotid artery, aortic arch, heart embolism, and small perforating vessels in this quiz.
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