What Is Cerebral Vascular Disease?
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy is a neurological condition in which proteins called amyloid build up on the walls of the arteries in the brain. The condition increases the risk of hemorrhagic stroke and dementia.
Alternative Names
Amyloidosis - cerebral; CAA
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of cerebral amyloid angiopathy is unknown. Persons with this condition have deposits of amyloid protein in the walls of the brain arteries. The protein is usually not...
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