How to treat cerebral infarction? Acute cerebral infarction within 4.5 hours can be treated with intravenous thrombolysis, which is a relatively effective method for early treatment of cerebral infarction. Arterial thrombectomy or arterial thrombolysis can be performed after more than 4.5 hours. The earlier the treatment is, the better. It used to be within 6 hours, but now it can be extended appropriately, up to 24 hours. Other effective treatments for cerebral infarction include antiplatelet drugs, such as aspirin and clopidogrel, and intensive statin treatment, mainly various statins can fight atherosclerosis. If the patient has hypertension and the condition has stabilized, antihypertensive treatment can be started. At the same time, the treatment is aimed at various risk factors, including blood sugar control, hyperhomocysteinemia, hyperuricemia, and so on. In the acute stage, nutritional brain cells, anti free radicals and traditional Chinese medicine can also be given. If the patient has increased intracranial pressure, dehydration and intracranial pressure reduction should also be given. Rehabilitation treatment should be started as soon as possible after the condition is stable, and vascular examination should be improved at the early stage of the disease.