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Brain MRI and small vessel brain disease
Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Nov 7, 2025 | Replies (68)Comment receiving replies
I attended a neurologist for an unrelated issue and HD ordered a brain MRI. My doctor rand me yesterday and said my brain showed a lot of ischaemic changes usually seen in someone who has either had stroke(s) or TIAs and is generally older (I am.67). I had been told a couple of years ago.thst I have lipoprotein a and also some atherosclerosis. However I really got a scare when she phoned me...
I'm waiting for the neurologist to talk to me, but my doctor is suggesting that he'll probably just put me on aspirin
Is this a very bad condition??? Is there anything else to be done? I am on.statins and my cholesterol is very low and I exercise quite a bit...I smoked until 5 years ago, but I don't drink
...I do hzve a fairly high fat diet though.....would love to hear if there are any drugs to repair and/or prevent these changes .
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@leemoore13 You want to avoid saturated fats from animal sources, like dairy and meat. But saturated fat from vegetable sources is good for you, like olive oil, avocados, and peanut butter. (Except palm oil & coconut are bad)
Also, try to cut down on white flour & rice ( use whole grain instead) and sugar.
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Hi. I am 70 and haven’t had a stroke per se. But I have ischaemic changes as well. If I were you I’d get off of a fatty diet, although a treat here and there is just fine.