The epidemiology of silent brain infarction: a systematic review of population-based cohorts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cerebral infarction is a commonly observed radiological finding in the absence of corresponding, clinical symptomatology, the so-called silent brain infarction (SBI). SBIs are a relatively new consideration as improved imaging has facilitated recognition of their occurrence. However, the true incidence, prevalence and risk factors associated with SBI remain controversial.

Methods

Systematic searches of the Medline and EMBASE databases from 1946 to December 2013 were performed to identify original studies of population-based adult cohorts derived from community surveys and routine health screening that reported the incidence and prevalence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-determined SBI.

Results

The prevalence of SBI ranges from 5% to 62% with most studie

SUBMITTER: Fanning JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4226994 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature