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What does it mean to have atrophic changes with basal ganglia lacunar infracts.?

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Dr. Kevin Carson answered

Specializes in Interventional Radiology

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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