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What Does "cerebral Volume Loss With Chronic Microvascular Ischemic Changes" Mean?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2014
Question: My wife had a MRI and the results show a mild to moderate cerebral volume loss with chronic microvascular ischemic changes. Could you tell me what this means
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Answered by Dr. Guru (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
common findings in MRI of elderly people

Detailed Answer:
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Chronic microvascular ischemic changes are usually common findings in MRI of elderly people. This is due to damage to tiny blood vessels in brain which leads to minor and asymptomatic strokes in brain. Usually chronic medical conditions like diabetes and hypertension are the causes.

And mild to moderate cerebral volume loss is also common with aging. Because of this there would be minor changes in memory and other cognitive abilities. But, it is common with aging. However, in her case both the findings need follow up with Neurologist.

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What Does "cerebral Volume Loss With Chronic Microvascular Ischemic Changes" Mean?

Brief Answer: common findings in MRI of elderly people Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! Chronic microvascular ischemic changes are usually common findings in MRI of elderly people. This is due to damage to tiny blood vessels in brain which leads to minor and asymptomatic strokes in brain. Usually chronic medical conditions like diabetes and hypertension are the causes. And mild to moderate cerebral volume loss is also common with aging. Because of this there would be minor changes in memory and other cognitive abilities. But, it is common with aging. However, in her case both the findings need follow up with Neurologist. Hope I have answered your query. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!