Time to consider health services dedicated for adults living with cerebral small vessel disease: Report of a ESO scientific seminar.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD) is a highly prevalent disorder leading to physical, cognitive and functional decline. We report key barriers in the management of individuals with cSVD, the potential benefit of cSVD-dedicated health services, and evidence from existing models of care for adults with cSVD.

Methods

We examined information from a scientific seminar developed between seven experts in cSVD during the eighth European Stroke Organisation Conference that discussed the optimal health care for adults with cSVD and what health services dedicated to cSVD should include.

Findings

Barriers in cSVD care include unrecognised symptoms and modifiable risk factors, heterogeneity of clinical presentations, inefficient inter/intra-clinical services communicati

SUBMITTER: Arteaga-Reyes C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11719432 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature