The best recovery period for patients with mild cerebral infarction is within 2 weeks, while patients with symptoms such as hemiparesis and choking on water have a recovery period of several months to six months, and some patients even have a recovery period of more than a year. The recovery of symptoms in patients with cerebral infarction depends on the size of the infarct and the site of infarction, the time and effect of treatment and the later recovery. It is also related to the age of the patient and the presence of complications. In patients with small cerebral infarcts, lacunar cerebral infarcts and minor infarcts that do not involve important neural pathways or neural structures, the clinical symptoms and signs are mild and the prognosis is better. In contrast, patients with large cerebral infarction, brainstem infarction and involvement of important neural pathways, cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure have more severe clinical signs and symptoms, longer recovery time for patency, and a poorer prognosis. In addition, patients with complications at an older age will have a poorer prognosis, and most may have certain sequelae and a higher mortality rate. It is recommended to actively seek medical treatment when cerebral infarction is suspected, develop good daily living and eating habits, avoid high-salt and high-fat food, quit smoking and alcohol, ensure sufficient sleep, and increase physical exercise appropriately, all of which can help promote the recovery of the disease.