Neurologycerebral small vessel diseasediffusion MRI
Early Detection of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease: Diffusion MRI Reveals a Decade-Long Preclinical Phase Before White Matter Hyperintensities
By MedXY|Sep 8, 2026
Diffusion MRI detects microstructural brain changes up to 16 years before white matter hyperintensities appear, offering a valuable early window for cerebral small vessel disease intervention and improved risk stratification.