I68: Cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
I68.1: Cerebral arteritis in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
The brain controls the body’s critical functions such as breathing, blood pressure and heartbeat. The brain is where thinking takes place, actions are planned and movements are coordinated. To carry out all these tasks, the brain needs enough oxygen. This oxygen gets into the brain through the blood vessels.
If the blood vessels are damaged, the supply of oxygen to the brain can deteriorate. This results in the brain no longer being able to carry out its tasks properly. Then you might get bad headaches or be unable to control your movements properly. A blood vessel may also get blocked or tear. This can result in a stroke. That can cause various symptoms. For example, you may no longer be able to move some muscles properly, or to speak properly.
One or more blood vessels in your head have become inflamed. This is caused by pathogens.
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