Cerebral Infarction and Its Potential Link to Hypertension

Cerebral infarction may lead to hypertension. If a patient does not receive timely treatment or properly manage their blood pressure after a cerebral infarction, the condition may worsen, thereby inducing hypertension.

Scenarios Where Hypertension is Unlikely to Occur

1. Acute Phase: During a cerebral infarction, local blood supply deficiency occurs due to cerebral vessel blockage, leading to symptoms such as dizziness and headache. At this stage, adhering to medical advice and taking anticoagulant therapy with medications like aspirin enteric-coated tablets, along with the use of edaravone injection to eliminate free radicals, can generally effectively alleviate symptoms without causing hypertension.

2. Recovery Phase: During the recovery phase of cerebral infarction, heightened sympathetic nerve excitability due to emotional stimuli can stimulate the release of adrenaline and noradrenaline, subsequently causing an increase in heart rate and cardiac output, leading to elevated blood pressure. However, this elevation is typically normal and does not require specific treatment, gradually normalizing once emotions stabilize.

Scenarios Where Hypertension May Occur

If the cerebral infarction patient's condition is severe and no proactive measures are taken for treatment, irreversible damage to brain tissue may occur, potentially leading to the formation of cerebral hernia, resulting in sustained intracranial pressure elevation and an increased risk of hypertension. It is recommended that cerebral infarction patients prioritize rest, avoid overexertion and staying up late, maintain a light diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables like apples and celery, and limit intake of spicy, oily, and stimulating foods to facilitate recovery.