About The Medical Condition Lacunar Infarction

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Lacunar Infarction

Lacunar Infarction Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Lacunar Infarction Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Lacunar Infarction?

The formation of an area of necrosis in the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres (see CEREBRAL INFARCTION), thalami, basal ganglia, brain stem (BRAIN STEM INFARCTIONS), or cerebellum secondary to an insufficiency of arterial or venous blood flow.

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