Course
‘Silent’ microinfarcts and vascular cognitive change — what MRI shows and why symptoms can be subtle (Advanced)
Advanced course: tiny ischemic injuries (microinfarcts) and small vessel disease can accumulate and affect cognition and gait even without a big obvious stroke. Learn MRI concepts, what symptoms look like, and safety planning
Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced50 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Understand microinfarcts/small vessel disease as cumulative brain injury
- Recognize subtle symptom patterns (slowed thinking, balance, executive function)
- Understand why MRI is used to assess white matter change
- Build caregiver strategies and questions about risk factor management
Practice check
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