What is pontocerebral lacunar infarction?

Cavernous cerebral infarction of the pontine brain is caused by occlusion of a deep penetrating branch of the basilar artery and mainly causes the cavernous syndrome. Common clinical symptoms include: i. Crossed paresis, in which patients may present with ipsilateral lateral paresis and mild hemiparesis of the contralateral limb. Second, vestibular nerve nucleus lesions, which manifest as vertigo, tinnitus, nausea and vomiting, and nystagmus. Cerebellar ataxia on the contralateral side of the lesion. IV. Dysarthria-hands clumsiness syndrome, patients may have dysarthria, dysphagia, central facial and tongue palsy and fine motor clumsiness on the contralateral side of the lesion, mild balance disorder, etc. At the same time, the risk factors of cerebrovascular disease should be actively controlled, such as controlling blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids, quitting smoking and alcohol, and ensuring a good sleep, etc.