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What is small vessel vasculopathy?

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Dr. Patrick Tapia answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Inflammation: This is a pathology term related to inflammation and at times occlusion of blood vessels. In the central nervous system including the brain it can occur in the context of any process that increases inflammation. It is thought to contribute to neurodegeneration. There are a wide variety of conditions that can lead to it. Stay safe!

Answered 5/9/2014

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