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Are Brain MRI Findings A Cause For Concern?

i was having headaches and had an MRI of the brain. The neurologist looked at the disk and said I have small vessel changes and premature hardening of the arteries ( I am just 51). My blood pressure is good and I do not smoke. I exercise, eat fairly healthy. I was surprised to learn I have this. He told me to take a low dose aspirin daily. Should I be concerned since I m healthy and just 51 ?
Wed, 6 May 2015
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Hi, I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Small vessels disease is associated with vascular risk factors, such hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis.

Those conditions should be assessed frequently or followed up in order not to aggravate your condition, since you are just 51.

If you with your Doctor control correctly these risk factors, then you prevent possible neurologic conditions such vascular dementia and parkinsonism and don't have to worry more than necessary.

Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.

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Are Brain MRI Findings A Cause For Concern?

Hi, I have read your question and understand your concerns. Small vessels disease is associated with vascular risk factors, such hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis. Those conditions should be assessed frequently or followed up in order not to aggravate your condition, since you are just 51. If you with your Doctor control correctly these risk factors, then you prevent possible neurologic conditions such vascular dementia and parkinsonism and don t have to worry more than necessary. Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.