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What does it mean to have atrophic changes with basal ganglia lacunar infracts.?
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Brain changes: These finding suggest a chronic process which has caused damage to parts of the brain. The most common culprit is atherosclerotic disease of the arteries. Additional evaluation by a physician is recommended.
Answered 9/28/2016
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