Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery

**Definition:** NECROSIS occurring in the ANTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY system, including branches such as Heubner's artery. These arteries supply blood to the medial and superior parts of the CEREBRAL HEMISPHERE, Infarction in the anterior cerebral artery usually results in sensory and motor impairment in the lower body.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.228.140.300.150.477.200.400 - C10.228.140.300.510.200.325 - C10.228.140.300.775.200.200.400 - C14.907.253.092.477.200.400 - C14.907.253.560.200.325 - C14.907.253.855.200.200.400 - C23.550.513.355.250.200.400 - C23.550.717.489.250.200.400

**Synonyms:** - ACA Infarction - Anterior Cerebral Artery Infarction - Anterior Cerebral Artery Stroke - Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery Circulation - Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery Distribution - ACA Infarct - Stroke, Anterior Cerebral Artery