what is lacunar infarct
Lacunar stroke or lacunar infarct (LACI) is a type of stroke that results from occlusion of one of the penetrating arteries that provides blood to the brain's deep structures. silent lacunar infarction (SLI) is one type of silent stroke which usually shows no identifiable outward symptoms thus the term silent. Individuals who suffer a SLI are often completely unaware they have suffered a stroke.