2 Warning Signs of Cerebral Infarction and 5 Tips to Prevent It

An illustration portraying an ischemic stroke. This occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted, preventing brain tissue from getting adequate amounts of oxygen and blood. Shutterstock

Cerebral infarction, also called ischemic stroke, refers to an area of necrotic tissue in the brain caused by disrupted blood supply and restricted oxygen supply. Without a sufficient blood supply, brain cells will die from a lack of oxygen and essential nutrients.

Cerebral infarction is the most common type of cerebrovascular disease (CVD), accounting for 70 to 80 percent of all CVD, with a 10 percent mortality rate, a greater than 50 percent disability rate, and a greater than 40 percent recurrence rate.