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Oct 8, 2025

5 min

Is Small Vessel Disease a Normal Part of Aging? Unpacking the Myths

While cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) affects nearly all individuals over the age of 90, it should not be considered a normal part of aging. This common condition is a progressive disease process, not a benign age-related change.

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Oct 5, 2025

5 min

Is small vessel disease age-related?

Small vessel disease is surprisingly common, affecting approximately 5% of people aged 50 and nearly 100% of those over 90. To understand the condition and how to manage it, we must answer the question: is small vessel disease age-related?

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