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A ct scan revealed an old lacunar infarct. my cardiologist advised me not to worry and said that sometimes a "hole" will appear as an infarct and can be perfectly normal. is he right?

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Common yes. Normal no.

Answered 11/30/2022

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A member asked:

A ct scan revealed an old lacunar infarct. my cardiologist advised me not to worry and said that sometimes a "hole" will appear as an infarct and can be perfectly normal. is he right?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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