Ask an Expert: Small Vessel Idchemic Disease

Stroke

Small Vessel Idchemic Disease
06/07/2010

Question:

I have recently had an MRI scan because of headaches due to temporal atiritus. I have had a report from the radiology department: There is extensive T2 and FLAIR hyperintensities in the periventricular deep white matter bilaterally in the frontal & parietal lobes; similar changes also in the temporal lobes - and it goes on - There are hyperintense signal changes in the pons on T2 and FLAIR. Major vascular flow voids are patent. Basically I don`t understand it at all could you put it into laymans terms for me

Answer:

Thank you for visiting NetWellness. On this site, we try to answer general questions about strokes but cannot diagnose or recommend treatment. You appear to have some very, very specific questions about your condition, which can only be answered properly by a physician who is familiar with your history, and test results. Your questions about the testing results you've been given or the risks, benefits, and alternatives for proposed treatments of this condition need to be directed to your treating physician. You should insist that they answer these questions in a way that you are able to understand before consenting to any treatment. If your physician is unable to help you understand these issues, you should get a second opinion. Take care.

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