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I have been diagnosed with chronic small vessel ischemic disease. i do not have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol. why did this happen?

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Other factors.: This could be related to other factors such as weight, smoking cigarettes or genetics/family history.

Answered 11/15/2017

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