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Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
A patient with a Lacunar Infarct may not have symptoms right away. The condition may be the result of an occlusion of a penetrating...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
A lacunar infarct is a small, deep infarct of the brain stem or deep white matter. In the past, lacunar infarcts were viewed as benign...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20224 min read
What is a Lacunar Infarct? - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
If you are wondering what a Lacunar Infarct is, you are not alone. Over 3600 people were enrolled in the Cardiovascular Health Study, a...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
A lacunar infarct is an infarct in the white matter of the brain, and it occurs in a subcortical area. Its etiology is unknown, but new...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
The cause of Lacunar Infarct is unknown. There is controversy over whether they are caused by emboli from the heart or larger arteries....
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20224 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
Symptoms of lacunar infarct are usually subtle and not always obvious. A doctor may perform a CT scan to get a better picture of the...
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May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infarct and MRI - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
A large majority of cases of Lacunar Infarct are subacute in nature, and MRI is a highly sensitive tool for detecting this type of...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
A small lacunar infarct can degenerate into a lacuna. A reduction in blood flow to a perforating artery is the likely cause. Various...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infarct - How to Recognize It - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
If you are suffering from a stroke and have recently experienced a lacunar infarct, you may be wondering how to recognize it. This...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
A Lacunar Infarct is a type of stroke that affects the subcortical areas of the brain. The pathophysiology of this type of stroke is...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
A small lacunar infarct may degenerate into a lacuna due to reduced blood flow to the perforating artery. Different arterial disorders...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infarct and CHS - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
The prevalence of a lacunar infarct is higher in women than men, and the risk for developing one is greater among those with older age....
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
While it is still unclear exactly what causes lacunar infarct, there are a few factors that may increase your risk. For example, if your...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
The white matter hyperintensities and lacunar infarct are hallmarks of cerebral small vessel disease. While most lacunar infarcts are...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
The occlusion of a small penetrating artery, less than 15 mm, is what defines a lacunar infarct. These small holes are thought to be the...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
The mechanism of lacunar infarct is not well understood, but the results of MRI studies have suggested that a larger proportion of...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infarct and Stroke - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
A new MRI study demonstrates a high prevalence of lacunar infarct in healthy older adults. While it is impossible to know if a lacunar...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20224 min read
Lacunar Infract - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
There are several factors that can contribute to the development of a lacunar infarct, including advanced age, diabetes mellitus, and...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infarct Risk Factor Study - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
If you have ever had a stroke, you may be familiar with the symptoms of a lacunar infarct. This is a small vascular blockage in the brain...
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Oren Zarif
May 16, 20223 min read
Lacunar Infarct in the Basal Ganglia - Oren Zarif - Lacunar Infarct
The diagnosis of lacunar infarct is not always straightforward. This is because lacunar strokes are very small and are not...
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