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Is Minimal Microvascular Ischemic White Matter Disease Serious?

Posted on Thu, 14 Jul 2016

Question: is minimal mircovascular ischemic white matter disease serious?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
no

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is not serious and not progerssive. It is seen commonly when CT or MRI scan is done even in patients who dont have any symptoms. It may happen when small vessel become blocked with thrombi. Usually it dont cause any symptomatology since brain area is not damaged. WIsh you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

what is you have symptoms?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
If you have symptoms then you should do MRI angiography of the brain and check your blood vessels in neck and head with doppler ultrasound. If there is atherosclerosis then some medications should be given for blood thinning.
However, minimal ischaemia should not cause permanent disorders, but regulation of blood pressure, blood sugar and lipids should prevent further ischemic attacks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng