Cerebral Arteriosclerosis: Cerebral arteriosclerosis is a blockage of the arteries in the brain that occurs as a result of thickening and hardening of the artery walls. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Cerebral Arteriosclerosis Information Page: NINDS) ... more about Cerebral Arteriosclerosis.
Cerebral Arteriosclerosis: Hardening or blockage of arteries in the brain. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cerebral Arteriosclerosis is available below.
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Prognosis for Cerebral Arteriosclerosis: Cerebral arteriosclerosis can lead to stroke and brain hemorrhage. Both conditions can be life threatening. Survivors of stroke and hemorrhage may have long-term neurological and motor impairments. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Cerebral Arteriosclerosis Information Page: NINDS)
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Cerebral arteriosclerosis is a blockage of the arteries in the brain that occurs as a result of thickening and hardening of the artery walls. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Cerebral Arteriosclerosis Information Page: NINDS)
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