My son, Chris, age 49, has had a diagnosis of small vessel ischemic disease. Small vessel ischemic disease, also known as microvascular ischemic disease or cerebral small vessel disease, refers to damage to the brain's smallest blood vessels, leading to reduced blood flow and potential tissue damage. This condition can result in a range of symptoms, including cognitive impairment, mobility issues, and an increased risk of stroke.
Key Points:
Definition:
Damage to the brain's small blood vessels (microvessels) leading to reduced blood flow.
Can cause white matter hyperintensities (WMH), lacunar infarcts (small strokes), and cerebral microbleeds (bleeding in the brain's small vessels).
Can include cognitive decline, difficulty with walking and balance, depression, and even strokes.
When these small vessels are damaged, it can lead to a reduction in blood flow, depriving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients. This can cause various types of brain damage, including white matter damage, small strokes, and microbleeds.
White matter hyperintensities (WMH):
WMH are bright-white spots on an MRI scan that indicate damage to the brain's white matter, which is composed of nerve fibers that connect different parts of the brain.
Lacunar infarcts:
Lacunar infarcts are small strokes that can occur in the brain's small blood vessels.
Cerebral microbleeds:
Cerebral microbleeds are small bleeds in the brain's small blood vessels.
Please believe with me that Chris’ brain will be healed in the Name of Jesus.
Thank you
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