What is ischemic demyelination?

Lack of blood flow: Causing a loss of myelin in the central nervous system. This condition is most commonly seen in the periventricular white matter in both hemispheres. There appears to be 5 major risk factors for these lesions: 1. Hypertension 2. Hyperlipidemia 3. Diabetes 4. Smoking 5. Family history of stroke please be evaluated to minimize the risk for stroke and consider antiplatelet therapy if appropriate.