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What can "white matter" changes in the brain mean?

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Dr. Abhineet Chowdhary answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

High blood pressure: White matter changes are due to small strokes in the white matter tissue which most often occur with continuous high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes . Controlling your risk factors can help to prevent/reduce future occurrences.

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Answered 11/2/2019

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