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The analysis of progression of ischemic leukoaraiosis and the risk factors in elderly patients / 中华老年医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics ; (12): 537-539, 2011.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-415195
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Objective To study the features and risk factors of ischemic leukoaraiosis (LA) progression in elderly patients aged 80 years and over. Methods The 56 elderly patients with ischemic LA confirmed by MRI were enrolled in this study. The characteristics and risk factors of ischemic LA were comparatively analyzed between baseline and 3 years later by single and multi-variable logistic regression analysis. Results Ischemic LA progressed mostly in the subcortical white matter in elderly patients, especially the frontal lobes (progression of white matter lesion was present in 40% in the frontal lobes at baseline and 52% after 3 years), followed by the parietal lobes (35% at baseline and 36% after 3 years); Furthermore, previous high homocysteine (Hcy) and chronic bronchitis were risk factors of ischemic LA progression. Conclusions Ischemic LA progresses mostly in the subcortical white matter in the elderly, especially the frontal lobes; High Hcy and chronic bronchitis are risk factors of ischemic LA progression in elderly patients.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Type of study: Etiology study / Risk factors Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Geriatrics Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Type of study: Etiology study / Risk factors Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Geriatrics Year: 2011 Type: Article