Neurologist Anikina spoke about inconspicuous brain damage in a “silent” stroke

Asymptomatic, or “silent” stroke develops in the conductive zones of the brain, which may leave its clinical manifestations unnoticed. This was told 360.ru neurologist, candidate of medical sciences Marina Anikina.

According to the specialist, the stroke develops in the conductive zones of the brain – areas that act as “connecting lines” between different parts of the brain. Due to the localization of damage, there may be no obvious clinical manifestations: a person does not face a sharp loss of function typical of a classic stroke.

However, the absence of symptoms does not mean the absence of harm. As explained by the doctor, individual lesions in the conductive zones over time can accumulate and combine, forming extensive areas of damage. This can have serious neurological consequences in the future.

Marina Anikina also listed the key risk factors for developing a “silent” stroke. These include heart rhythm disorders, atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus - conditions that increase the likelihood of vascular disorders in the brain.