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- Microhemorrhages in the brain are small, chronic bleeding areas detected through specialized imaging techniques and are common in individuals with vascular issues.
- Microhemorrhages can also appear in healthy elderly individuals and serve as indicators of cerebral microangiopathy.
- Their presence can provide important diagnostic and prognostic information that helps inform clinical decisions, with the patient's medical history and imaging details being crucial for evaluating their significance.
Article Abstract
Microhemorrhages in the brain refer to minor chronic hemorrhages that are revealed by specific magnetic imaging techniques. Whereas microhemorrhages in the brain are a common finding in patients with a disorder of the cerebral circulation, they are surprisingly often found also in elderly persons who are considered healthy. Microhemorrhages can be regarded as a biomarker of cerebral microangiopathy. They may also offer additional diagnostic information, provide clues for the prognosis of brain diseases, and influence clinical decisions. The patient's medical history, the location, number and distribution of imaging findings have a central role in the assessment of clinical significance.
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