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Lacunar stroke occurs when one of the small arteries that provides blood to the brain's deep structures is blocked and injures deeper structures underneath the cortex. It may be referred to as a Lacunar Infarct . A patient who presents with the clinical symptoms of a lacunar stroke, but who has not yet had diagnostic imaging performed may be described as suffering from Lacunar Stroke Syndrome Lacunes are caused by...


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Why would a CT obtained the 3rd day after a lacunar stroke be normal?
Is there a reason other than the problems with CT sensitivity? This is a homework problem,...

Lacunar infarction results from occlusion of the small penetrating arteries at the base of the brain, including the lenticulostriate and thalamoperforating arteries. They are smaller infarcts (less than 1 cm)...

Asked by Jennie S - 1 month ago

My dog had multiple Lacunar strokes which caused temporary paralysis. Any advice?
I am just wondering if anyone else is in the same situation as I am....

Holy cow!!! Well I had a dog that would slip a disc in his back, and it would paralyze his hind legs. We would get him a steroid...

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