Condition
Amyloidosis - cerebral
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 6 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Senile cerebral amyloid angiopathy
Definition
Senile cerebral amyloid angiopathy is characterized by deposits of amyloid protein in the walls of the arteries of the brain, which increases the risk of bleeding into the brain (Hemorrhagic stroke).
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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