Can CT detect cerebral arterial sclerosis?
Disease description:
I've been feeling dizzy for the past couple of days. A friend suggested it might be cerebral arterial sclerosis. Can a CT scan detect cerebral arterial sclerosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
CT can generally detect cerebral arteriosclerosis. A CT scan of the brain's arteries can clearly reveal whether soft plaques, calcified plaques, vascular narrowing, branching patterns, or vessel stiffness are present. Cerebral arteriosclerosis is usually caused by lipid metabolism disorders and commonly manifests as symptoms such as dizziness, headache, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating.
