Patient's question:
My aunt is 80 years old this year. Due to her descendants not being very filial to her, she hopes she can return to the human world earlier. Recently, she had a stroke, and the family instantly blew up, starting endless arguments. I want to ask here, how long can a 80-year-old survive after a stroke?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the life expectancy after a cerebral infarction depends on the location and size of the infarction. If it is a mild cerebral infarction or lacunar infarction with no obvious symptoms, the life expectancy is long. However, if the infarction occurs in areas such as the brainstem or the infarction area is large, or if there is even multiple shifts of the midline structures, the life expectancy will be shorter. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients need to go to a formal Grade III-A hospital as soon as possible for systematic and standardized examinations based on their specific condition. This is the only way to receive symptomatic treatment and achieve a quick recovery.