048 – How Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Affects Most Aging Brains

September 21, 2017
048 – How Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Affects Most Aging Brains
Better Health While Aging
048 – How Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Affects Most Aging Brains

Sep 21 2017 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains what to know about cerebral small vessel disease (SVD), a very common brain condition linked to cognitive decline, balance and walking problems, dementia, and other significant health issues. She covers:

MRI brain small vessel ischemic diseaseSigns of cerebral small vessel disease. From Inzitari et al, BMJ. 2009 Jul 6;339:b2477. doi: 10.1136/bmj.b2477

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