Nov 19, 2024 · A lacunar stroke (lacunar infarct) happens when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel deep in your brain. It’s a life-threatening medical emergency.

Lacunar stroke or lacunar cerebral infarct (LACI) is the most common type of ischemic stroke, resulting from the occlusion of small penetrating arteries that provide blood to the brain's deep …

Feb 29, 2024 · Find out what you need to know about lacunar stroke. Discover the risks, how to recognize a stroke, and how it may affect health.

Apr 15, 2025 · Not all small deep infarcts are lacunar, and the diagnosis of lacunar infarction also requires the exclusion of other etiologies of ischemic stroke.

Jul 27, 2023 · A lacunar stroke occurs when one of the arteries that provide blood to the brain's deep structures is blocked. These arteries are small, and are uniquely vulnerable.

Aug 31, 2023 · Lacunar strokes, a type of ischemic stroke, occur when small arteries deep in the brain are blocked, and while sometimes symptom-free, they can lead to serious health issues.

Mar 31, 2025 · Lacunar stroke (lacunar cerebral infarct - LACI) is defined as a small subcortical lesion ≤ 1.5 cm in diameter that is caused by occlusion of small penetrating arteries

Jan 16, 2023 · Most lacunar strokes remain asymptomatic due to the involvement of small vessels causing small-sized infarcts. However, accumulating multiple small lacunar infarcts can lead to …

Dec 6, 2025 · Lacunar infarcts (LACI) are small (≤15 mm) infarcts in the distal distribution of deep penetrating vessels. Acutely, they result from occlusion of one of the small penetrating end …

Sep 30, 2022 · Sometimes doctors may refer to this condition as a lacunar infarct. Keep reading to learn more about lacunar strokes, including details about their risk factors, treatment …