White matter lesions in patients with ischemic stroke / 国际脑血管病杂志

White matter lesions (WMLs) are a common neuroimaging finding.With the aging of the population and the development of imaging technology,the detection rate of WMLs in the elderly increased gradually.WMLs are closely associated with ischemic stroke.This article reviews the pathophysiological mechanism,imaging evaluation,clinical manifestation of WMLs,and its relationship with ischemic stroke as well as its prevention and treatment.