Small vessel ischemia

Organ
Brain
Region
Head

Detectable on Scans

Whole BodyHead & Torso

About this Condition

Chronica small vessel ischemia is the term used to describe the changes which occur by disrupting the small blood vessels in the brain and is a direct sign of poor cardiovascular health.

Mild or patchy small vessel ischemia is a fairly common finding in patients over the age of 60.