Treatment of chronic disorders of cerebral circulation in Kharkiv

The supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain tissues is ensured by cerebral blood flow and leads to stable, healthy brain activity. Vascular changes in the cerebral arteries often lead to the development of chronic disorders of local blood circulation and cause cognitive, movement disorders, focal syndromes.

The medical center “ON Clinic Kharkiv” is equipped with a modern ultrasound machine for accurate and quick diagnosis of cerebral artery disease, and our neurologists have extensive experience in the treatment and prevention of the consequences of chronic cerebrovascular accident.

Blood pressure, cardiovascular health, obesity and stress are key factors for healthy blood flow to the brain.

The reasons for the development of vascular brain pathologies are:

• deposition of cholesterol on the vascular wall, narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis);
• abrupt pressure surges in the vessels;
•  impaired activity of the nervous system (stress, chronic fatigue syndrome);
• increased blood clotting and thrombus formation;
• craniocerebral trauma;
•  diseases of the spine, especially its cervical spine, etc.

The classification of disorders of cerebral circulation depends on the nature of the appearance and course of the pathology.

Today, the following types of main chronic pathologies of the cerebral blood flow are distinguished in neurology:

• early manifestation of insufficient blood supply to the brain;
• discirculatory encephalopathy (atherosclerotic, hypertensive and mixed forms);
• chronic cerebral ischemia, etc. 

Acute disorders of cerebral circulation are ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, acute hypertensive encephalopathy, as well as transient impairment of cerebral blood flow.

How is the cerebral circulation disorder manifested?

Timely detection of the symptoms of the pathological process and referral to a specialized specialist largely determine the effectiveness of treatment, significantly accelerating full recovery.

With a chronic disorder of the blood supply to the brain tissue, the clinical picture develops gradually: at an early stage, the signs of pathology are weak, diagnosed exclusively by a doctor. In the future, the progression of blood flow dysfunction is accompanied by an increase in symptoms, which affects the lifestyle and work capacity (second stage). In the third stage of the disease, there is a global impairment of motor activity and a decrease in mental abilities: dementia, speech disorder, urinary and fecal incontinence.

Signs of impaired cerebral circulation are the following:

• dizziness, lack of coordination and loss of balance;
• headache, tinnitus;
• nausea, fever;
• pain in the eye area, aggravated by movement of the eyeballs;
• convulsions;
• confusion and loss of consciousness;
• sleep disturbance;
• blanching of the skin;
• decrease in cognitive functions (memory, concentration). 

How are cerebrovascular accidents treated?

Treatment of cerebrovascular accident is complex. Management tactics and composition of therapy depend on the type, nature and stage of the disease. Thus, antihypertensive drugs and nootropics are often used for the treatment and elimination of the consequences of chronic disorders of blood flow in the brain tissues. Also, an effective drug measure is the appointment of vasodilators and drugs that prevent thrombus formation.

In addition to taking medication, changing your lifestyle and diet is a prerequisite for restoring a healthy blood supply to brain tissue. Regular physical activity, the absence of bad habits and a balanced diet multiply the effectiveness of the prescribed drug therapy.

To make an appointment for a consultation or treatment of chronic cerebrovascular accident by a neurologist of “ON Clinic Kharkiv”, please contact us at the specified phone number or fill out online application on our website.