[White matter hyper-intensities in ageing: Pathophysiology, associated cognitive disorders and prevention].

[White matter hyper-intensities in ageing: Pathophysiology, associated cognitive disorders and prevention].
Rev Med Interne. 2020 Feb 28;:
Authors: Garnier-Crussard A, Desestret V, Cotton F, Chételat G, Krolak-Salmon P
Abstract
White matter hyper-intensities (WMH), also known as leukoaraïosis are very common neuroradiological manifestations in the elderly. The main risk factors for WMH are age and high blood pressure. The vascular origin of these lesions is classically accepted and WMH are considered as one feature of the small vessel disease. WMH may be associated with clinical symptoms, depending notably on their importance according to age. They are associated with increased mortality, strokes and changes in cognition with a higher risk of dementia (vascular dementia or Alzheimer's disease). Modification of vascular risk factors could have a beneficial effect, but few evidences from controlled trials are available.
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Source: Revue de Medecine Interne - March 5, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Rev Med Interne Source Type: research