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I went to the er because of a possible stroke. everything went fine but the doctor didnt explain any of my results to me. i was wondering what having a mild atrophy with associated increasing size of the lateral ventricles meant. thank you?

Q: i went to the er because of a possible stroke. everything went fine but the doctor didnt explain any of my results to me. i was wondering what having a mild atrophy with associated increasing size of the lateral ventricles meant. thank you?

: Most likely at age 33 yrs., the "mild atrophy" does not represent a degenerative process but rather dehydration or artifactual imaging. Best to discuss the interpretations with your regular doctor who knows you best.

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Most likely at age 33 yrs., the "mild atrophy" does not represent a degenerative process but rather dehydration or artifactual imaging. Best to discuss the interpretations with your regular doctor who knows you best.

Answered 11/18/2022

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A member asked:

I went to the er because of a possible stroke. everything went fine but the doctor didnt explain any of my results to me. i was wondering what having a mild atrophy with associated increasing size of the lateral ventricles meant. thank you?

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