What does this mean?

[PRSTAR51]

On Monday I had a CT w/o contrast done and the findings were as follows:  Mild diffuse ventriculomegaly associated to involutional changes of aging and mild widening of the overlying subarachnoid spaces and sulci.  Multifocal patchy areas of decreased attenuation are seen mostly at the periventricular regions, most likely representing chronic aschemic changes.  No mass effect or areas of hemoorhage, No shift of midline structures.  The posterior fossa are unremarkable.  Symmetric internal acoustic canals.  Bone windows demonstrate intact skull as far as visualized.  No detectable skull fracture.  IMPRESSION:  Extensive periventricular hypodensities, as described, probably representing chronic ischemic changes.

Can you please explain in layman's words?

Anticipated thanks for you help.

Please advice.

[PRSTAR51]

Thank you very much for your explanation.  Take care.  God bless!

prstar51

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
The CT findings are all normal except for small vessel ischemic disease or changes of brain blood vessels. These changes are seen in multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's or Wilson's disease, migraine headaches, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Though they are of no immediate threat, all these causes, and the presence of ischemic changes can be a risk factor for future stroke. Hence, prevention methods should include a healthy lifestyle, and a combination of diet, exercise, and medicines. Please discuss with your treating doctors. Take care!



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