Tissue of embolized artery becomes ischemic. Pathology similar to those with atherothrombosis. Frequently multiple and associated with infarcts in lungs, spleen, kidneys, etc. Swelling after 8 hours. Swelling decreases over next 10 days.
Enzymatic liquefaction occurs resulting in a cavity.
Astrocytes - wall off damaged area. TOP Intracerebral Hemorrhage Bleeding into the brain or meninges results from rupture of one of the cerebral vessels. In many cases, derives from a ruptured arterloscierotic vessel. Softening of brain tissue around a vessel probably facilitates rupturing. Many subdural hematomas caused by traumatic rupture of the bridging veins that traverse the subdural space.