What does T2 FLAIR hyperintensity mean?

A hyperintensity or T2 hyperintensity is an area of high intensity on types of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the brain of a human or of another mammal that reflect lesions produced largely by demyelination and axonal loss.

What is subcortical FLAIR hyperintensities?

Focal hyperintensities in the subcortical white matter demonstrated by T2-weighted or FLAIR images are a common incidental finding in patients undergoing brain MRI for indications other than stroke. They are indicative of chronic microvascular disease.

What is the abnormal T2 FLAIR?

Abnormally decreased T2/T2 FLAIR signal can be seen on brain imaging of patients who are experiencing clinical or subclinical seizures and can be associated with various intracranial pathologies. We identified 29 such patients. The abnormal signal was unilateral in 75.9% of patients.

What is the treatment for T2 FLAIR hyperintensity?

[25, 26] Accordingly, thrombolytic agents may be used in patients with focal T2 or FLAIR hyperintensity in basal ganglia infarcts, but patients and treating physicians should be aware of the elevated bleeding risk and potential worse outcome even when ICH remains so-called asymptomatic.

Should I worry about white matter hyperintensities?

Conclusion White matter hyperintensities predict an increased risk of stroke, dementia, and death. Therefore white matter hyperintensities indicate an increased risk of cerebrovascular events when identified as part of diagnostic investigations, and support their use as an intermediate marker in a research setting.

What is T2 FLAIR white matter hyperintensities?

White matter hyperintensities (WMH) are striking abnormalities that are often found on T2-weighted and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) images in the elderly. WMH occur in about 30% of healthy subjects over 60 years of age, and their prevalence shows a steady rise with increasing age.

How do you treat white matter hyperintensities?

There isn’t a specific treatment. The goal is to treat the cause of the damage and stop the disease from getting worse. Your doctor may prescribe medicines to lower your blood pressure or cholesterol.