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Area of Science:

  • Neuroimaging
  • Radiology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • White matter hyperintensities (WMH) are neuroimaging markers linked to aging, dementia, stroke, and cognitive decline.
  • Understanding the spatial distribution of WMH is crucial for comprehending their progression and clinical impact.
  • Location-based analyses are increasingly vital for studying WMH patterns and their association with neurological conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify robust and generalizable spatial patterns of white matter hyperintensities (WMH).
  • To validate the identified WMH patterns across multiple independent cohorts.
  • To assess the longitudinal relevance of WMH subtypes in predicting disease progression.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 62,917 participants from four cohorts (ADNI3, Insight46, SABRE, UK Biobank) using T1-weighted and FLAIR MRI scans.
  • Quantification of WMH lesions using the BaMoS algorithm into 36 regional volumes, normalized by intracranial volume (ICV).
  • Clustering analysis (SubKmeans, k=5) to identify WMH spatial patterns, validated using leave-cohort-out and longitudinal progression data.

Main Results:

  • Five distinct WMH distribution subtypes were identified with high stability and reproducibility across cohorts.
  • WMH patterns varied, with some being diffuse and others periventricular.
  • WMH progression was associated with specific subtypes (clusters 2 and 4), older age, higher blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking status.

Conclusions:

  • Five WMH distribution subtypes were identified and validated in a large, multi-cohort study.
  • These subtypes demonstrate longitudinal relevance for predicting WMH progression.
  • The findings support the utility of location-based analyses for future research into WMH and associated neurological conditions.