What does involutional microangiopathic change mean re minimal white matter?

Answer 1

Involutional microangiopathic changes is a medical phrase used by neuroradiologists to describe the typical changes seen in cerebral white matter as we age. An analogy would be to use a medical phrase to describe typical skin changes seen with aging such wrinkles or age spots. Although undesirable, these skin changes are common but can be accelerated by sun exposure and poor nutrition. Similarly, involutional microangiopathic changes can be accelerated by uncontrolled hypertension, Diabetes, smoking or vascular abnormalities.

Answer 2

Involutional microangiopathic change refers to small vessel damage in the brain often associated with aging. Minimal white matter changes suggest mild abnormalities in the brain's white matter due to decreased blood flow. This finding may be seen in conditions like small vessel disease or microvascular ischemia.