White matter hyperintensity reduction and outcomes after minor stroke

Conclusions: Some WMH may regress after minor stroke, with potentially better clinical and brain tissue outcomes. The role of risk factor control requires verification. Interstitial fluid alterations may account for some WMH reversibility, offering potential intervention targets.

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Source: Neurology - September 4, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Wardlaw, J. M., Chappell, F. M., Valdes Hernandez, M. d. C., Makin, S. D. J., Staals, J., Shuler, K., Thrippleton, M. J., Armitage, P. A., Munoz-Maniega, S., Heye, A. K., Sakka, E., Dennis, M. S. Tags: MRI, Vascular dementia, Infarction ARTICLE Source Type: research