There is no conclusive evidence that the average life expectancy of a person with a cerebral infarction is several years.
The life expectancy of patients with cerebral infarction depends on the nature and severity of the disease. Patients with large bleeding volume and large cerebral infarction area will have more serious neurological damage and hemiparesis, and their life expectancy may be shortened due to co-infections or other complications if there are sequelae that lead to serious consequences such as paralysis.
On the other hand, patients with smaller bleeding volume and smaller cerebral infarction area, if they are actively treated as early as possible after the onset of cerebral infarction, insist on functional exercise, do not leave any obvious sequelae, and have a good recovery effect, the life expectancy of the patients will not be affected in general.
If the control of high blood pressure, high blood sugar and the prevention of cerebral arteriosclerosis are neglected, cerebral infarction is likely to recur, and the mortality rate is higher after the recurrence of cerebral infarction, so attention should be paid to it. Patients should pay attention to a light diet, quit smoking and drinking, exercise properly, and take medication reasonably, which can reduce the chance of recurrence of cerebral infarction to a certain extent.
Patients with cerebral infarction should consult a doctor in time and formulate a reasonable treatment plan under the guidance of a professional doctor, so as to maximize the quality of life of the patients.