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The SVD Chronicles: 15 Essential Insights into Chronic Small Vessel Disease

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Fact 11. The MRI Reveal: Imaging Insights into Chronic SVD

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The MRI Reveal Imaging Insights into Chronic SVD
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a critical tool in diagnosing chronic Small Vessel Disease (SVD). Through high-resolution images of the brain, this imaging technique can help unveil the presence of this otherwise stealthy condition.

MRI scans can reveal telltale signs of chronic SVD, such as small infarcts or lacunes – areas of damage or scarring in the brain. Picture these as battle scars, evidence of the silent war chronic SVD wages within the brain’s intricate network of blood vessels.

Furthermore, MRI can also show white matter hyperintensities. These are bright spots on the scan, indicative of possible damage from chronic SVD. These beacons of light on an MRI scan can guide the way towards an accurate diagnosis.(11)

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