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What Does The Following CT Scan Report Suggest?
Question: My dad had a major heart attack recently and he had to gone through 2 surgeries (VSD closure and CABG). As per doctor the CT-Scan report of brain was normal. After discharge when I was going through his CT-Scan report it says "tiny hemorrhagic focus is seen in the right insulation insular cortex. An old lacunar infarct is seen in the right ganglion -capsular region"
I just wanted to know if this is normal?
I just wanted to know if this is normal?
Brief Answer:
These findings show minor abnormalities.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted the medical details of your dad. I have also seen the CT scan brain findings. These are not normal. They represent minor abnormalities.
Tiny hemorrhagic focus refers to a small area of bleeding on the right side of brain. No action is needed, as it improves on own.
Old lacunar infarct refers to a small area of reduced blood flow on the right side of brain. This can increase the risk of stroke in future. To prevent brain stroke, he should be on blood thinners such as aspirin or clopidogrel and statin.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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These findings show minor abnormalities.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted the medical details of your dad. I have also seen the CT scan brain findings. These are not normal. They represent minor abnormalities.
Tiny hemorrhagic focus refers to a small area of bleeding on the right side of brain. No action is needed, as it improves on own.
Old lacunar infarct refers to a small area of reduced blood flow on the right side of brain. This can increase the risk of stroke in future. To prevent brain stroke, he should be on blood thinners such as aspirin or clopidogrel and statin.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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