Is microvascular ischemic white matter disease dangerous?
Patient: I did a MRI and the results is: There are scattered nonspecific of T2 prolongation in the sub cortical white matter representing microvascular ischemic white matter disease. Few scattered nonspecific foci of T2 prolongation in the white most like representing microvascular ischemic white matter disease given the patient s age Please, should I see a doctor, what kind? This is danger? Thanks Doctor: Please mention age of patient and any history of vascular risk factors like hypertension , diabetes.  Considering MRI ffindings we should start tab aspirin and tab atirvastatin in adequate doses.  Symptoms will depend on  vascular ischemic load which will progress gradually.  Control hypertension and diabetes if present.Hope my advice will help you.  Take care. Don't forget to rate me.