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White matter hyperintensities are common in MRIs of asymptomatic individuals, and their prevalence increases with age from approximately 10% to 20% in those approximately 60 years old to close to 100% in those older than 90 years.
4 mai 2022 · White matter disease is an umbrella term for damage to your brain’s white matter caused by reduced blood flow to the tissue. It can cause issues with memory, balance and mobility. People who have risk factors for cardiovascular disease also have a greater risk of developing white matter disease.
Over the years it has become increasingly clear that the presence and extent of WMH is a radiographic marker of small cerebral vessel disease and an important predictor of the life-long risk of stroke, cognitive impairment, and functional disability.
In this review, we present a practical approach to investigating patients with acquired and genetic disorders of white matter, based on the experience of a large international referral centre. We present a guide for clinicians, including pitfalls of testing, clinical pearls and where to seek advice.
1 ian. 2019 · By mapping motor, sensory, language, and cognitive function, researchers have been able to correlate the studied anatomy through dissections and DTI, with the actual function of the tract. This chapter will provide current data on the localization and function of some of the major WMTs described to date.
26 iul. 2010 · This systematic review of 46 studies, and meta-analysis, provides strong evidence that white matter hyperintensities are an important indicator of future risk of disease, being associated with an increased risk of stroke, cognitive decline (especially in the executive function and processing speed domains), dementia, and death.
19 feb. 2017 · Color fractional anisotropy (FA) images and fiber tractography can be used to understand the location of normal white matter tracts, infiltration and distortion of tracts, and the relationship between lesions and surrounding pathways.
