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What Causes Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy?
My husband has suffered both clots & small bleeds to the brain. Consultant discharged him with term, peripheral amyloid angiopathy . What does all,of this mean for his future & likelihood of having further incidents? He is 77 years old & has also experienced a heart attack & stent thrombosis last year.
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Hi,
Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
An MRI scan is required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
An MRI scan is required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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