048 How Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Affects Most Aging Brains

Dr. K explains what to know about cerebral small vessel disease, a very common brain condition linked to cognitive decline, balance and walking problems, dementia, and other significant health issues in older adults.
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In This Episode:

Dr. K explains what to know about cerebral small vessel disease (SVD), a very common brain condition linked to cognitive decline, balance and walking problems, dementia, and other significant health issues. She covers:

Common terms used by radiologists to describe this condition, such as “white matter disease,””small vessel ischemia,” and others
What is cerebral SVD
What are the symptoms that can be caused by this condition
Risk factors and other potential causes for cerebral SVD
How to treat and prevent cerebral SVD
Why it’s not usually a good idea to request an MRI to check for this condition
What to do if you’re concerned about cerebral SVD for yourself or an older loved one

 

Signs of cerebral small vessel disease. From Inzitari et al, BMJ. 2009 Jul 6;339:b2477. doi: 10.1136/bmj.b2477

 

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