The differences between syncope and cerebral infarction are different clinical manifestations, different etiologic factors, and different treatment methods.
1. Different clinical manifestations: syncope refers to transient loss of consciousness caused by transient cerebral hypoperfusion, which is characterized by rapid onset, transient, self-limiting and able to recover completely. During the seizure, it falls down because of reduced muscle tone and inability to maintain normal body position. Symptoms of cerebral infarction include hemiparesis, sensory impairment, slurred speech, dizziness, etc., and the symptoms are persistent.
2. Different causes: the causes of syncope include nerve-mediated syncope, upright hypotensive syncope, arrhythmogenic syncope and organic cardiovascular disease syncope. The causes of cerebral infarction include large artery atherosclerosis, cardiogenic embolism and small artery occlusion.
3. Different treatment methods: the treatment of syncope includes symptomatic treatment, such as low blood pressure caused by syncope should be timely supplementation of saline, drug therapy, such as midodrine hydrochloride. The treatment of cerebral infarction includes antiplatelet therapy, anticoagulation therapy, lipid-lowering and plaque stabilization therapy.
If you have fainting or cerebral infarction discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of a professional physician for treatment, and not blindly deal with it on your own, resulting in adverse consequences.