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CT Report please explain

2020-10-15 08:29:18
Focal encephalomalacic gliotic area in the left high frontal lobe. Chronic white matter ischemic changes Chronic lacunar infarcts in bilateral corona radiate Diffuse age related cerebral atrophy.
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Typical age related changes... Shrinking in brain size... Small areas of brain affected by inadequate blood supply due to effect on tiny blood vessels...

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Need to take precautions and lifestyle changes to prevent further changes in brain. Some changes are normal with age. Thanks

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