Cerebral small vessel disease: new treatment possibilities for the little-known condition affecting millions of people

Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), which notably increases the risk of stroke and cognitive disorders, is estimated to affect more than 5 million people in France alone. In the absence of a curative treatment, the prevention of cardiovascular risk factors remains the most effective strategy today. However, promising new therapeutic avenues are being explored.

Cerebral small vessel disease is a chronic condition that affects the smallest arteries of the brain, those that continuously supply the deep regions essential for memory, attention, and coordination.

Over time,…

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