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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is CADASIL / CARASIL?
Cerebral Autosomal-Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) and Cerebral Autosomal-Recessive Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CARASIL) are hereditary conditions that damage small blood vessels in the brain. This causes decreased blood flow to the brain, resulting in tissue death in the brain, increased risk of heart attack and stoke.
Symptoms of CADASIL / CARASIL
Poor memory
Difficulty swallowing food or water
History of dementia
Difficulty in walking
Patient unable to recall or speak his/her name and birthday
Low back pain
Weakness on one side of the body
Seizure
Questions your doctor may ask to check for CADASIL / CARASIL
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose CADASIL / CARASIL
Have you been forgetful recently?
Do you have difficulty swallowing (e.g food or water)?
Have you ever been diagnosed with dementia?
Do you have any difficulty walking?
Is the patient unable to recall or speak his/her name and birthday?
Treatment for CADASIL / CARASIL
There is no cure for CADASIL or CARASIL. Treatment mainly involves managing symptoms like migraine headaches and seizures with medications. Patients may be prescribed blood thinners like aspirin to lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan