Asymptomatic carotid stenosis is associated with gray and white matter damage

ConclusionsPatients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis have different patterns of gray and white matter abnormalities. While the white matter damage is diffuse, the gray matter atrophy is localized in the territory of anterior circulation ipsilateral to the stenosis. The role of asymptomatic carotid stenosis in the gray matter damage must be further investigated with longitudinal studies and comparison with neuropsychological evaluation.

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Source: International Journal of Stroke - August 1, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Wagner M. Avelar, Anelyssa D'Abreu, Ana C. Coan, Fabrício Oliveira Lima, Rachel Guimarães, Clarissa L. Yassuda, Germano P. Oliveira, Ana T. Guillaumon, Augusto A. Filho, Li L. Min, Fernando Cendes Tags: Research Source Type: research