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53 yr old female and mri found more than 20 punctate t2 hyperintensities of the supratentorial brain, likely ischaemic in nature. what are implication?

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

If they really are : ischemic in nature, it suggests a risk of vascular disease in other vascular beds (organs). The treatment isn't any different, however: Assiduous control of risk factors: BP, diabetes, lipids, etc.

Answered 5/17/2016

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