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81 year old mother, ct periventricular deep white matter changes and moderate small vessel iscjaemic disease. serious?
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CT changes: These changes are very common for any person at this age. She needs to eat healthy, exercise regularly and have her blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar under good control.
Answered 3/12/2020
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