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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Vascular Neurology

Background:

  • Multiple lacunar infarctions are associated with cognitive decline.
  • Cerebral hypoperfusion is a potential contributing factor to cognitive impairment in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between cerebral hypoperfusion and cognitive impairments in patients with multiple lacunar infarctions.
  • To identify risk factors associated with cognitive decline in this patient group.

Main Methods:

  • 83 patients with multiple lacunar infarctions were divided into cognitively impaired (n=40) and intact (n=43) groups based on CCSE scores.
  • Plain computed tomography (CT) measured gray and white matter densities.
  • Compartmental perfusions were estimated using stable xenon inhalation.

Main Results:

  • Cognitive impairments correlated with lacunar infarct multiplicity/bilaterality, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, multiple stroke risk factors, white and gray matter hypoperfusion (especially frontal white matter), leuko-araiosis, aging, and lower education.
  • 80 infarcts were detected in the impaired group, versus 62 in the intact group.

Conclusions:

  • Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are significant risk factors for cerebral small vessel disease, leading to lacunar infarcts, leuko-araiosis, and hypoperfusion.
  • These vascular changes contribute to impaired cognitive function in patients with multiple lacunar infarctions.