White Matter Lesions: Prevalence and Clinical Phenotype in Asymptomatic Individuals Aged ≥50 Years

Conclusion: ec/cWMLs are common in asymptomatic community-dwelling individuals aged ≥50 years. They are associated with cardiovascular risk factors, impairments in global and executive cognitive function, and Scheltens score elevation.Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2016;42:159-168
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research