Cerebrovascular disease is a condition that affects the blood vessels in the brain, reducing blood flow and leading to brain damage, often causing strokes.
Causes:- High Blood Pressure: Chronic high blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing the risk of strokes and other cerebrovascular conditions.
- Atherosclerosis: This condition occurs when the arteries become narrowed or blocked by fatty deposits (plaque), reducing blood flow to the brain.
- Blood Clots: Blood clots can form in the arteries or travel to the brain, causing a blockage and reducing blood flow.
- Aneurysms: A weakened spot in a blood vessel wall can bulge and burst, leading to a hemorrhagic stroke.
- Genetic Predisposition: Some people are more likely to develop cerebrovascular disease due to inherited risk factors.
- Older Adults: The risk of cerebrovascular disease increases with age, particularly in individuals over 55.
- People with High Blood Pressure or Cholesterol: Uncontrolled blood pressure or high cholesterol levels raise the risk of damaging blood vessels.
- Smokers: Smoking damages blood vessels and increases the risk of blood clots and stroke.
- Diabetics: Diabetes can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of cerebrovascular disease.
- People with a Family History: A family history of stroke or cerebrovascular disease raises the likelihood of developing these conditions.