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What Does The Meaning Of Sub Cortical Atrophy?

Hi my mom is 60yrs old and recently i came to know through Brain CT Scan that she is cortical and sub cortical atrophy,infarcts involving bilateral MCA territories, predominently on left side. Please help me I will be very thankful to you.
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Fri, 16 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Your mother brain CT findings are indicative of chronic changes to the brain vessels and also repeated strokes.

For this reason, I would recommend performing a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries, a cardiac ultrasound and a resting ECG. It is necessary check her blood lipid profile too.

A blood thinner is necessary to prevent further strokes or aggravation of her situation. It is also necessary maintain her blood pressure and blood lipid profile under control.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Aida Quka
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What Does The Meaning Of Sub Cortical Atrophy?

Hello, Your mother brain CT findings are indicative of chronic changes to the brain vessels and also repeated strokes. For this reason, I would recommend performing a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries, a cardiac ultrasound and a resting ECG. It is necessary check her blood lipid profile too. A blood thinner is necessary to prevent further strokes or aggravation of her situation. It is also necessary maintain her blood pressure and blood lipid profile under control. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Aida Quka