stroke and brain aging (IMAGE)

Keck School of Medicine of USC

stroke and brain aging

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When a stroke damages brain tissue (red) along an important movement pathway (yellow), the injured side of the brain may show faster aging (red), while parts of the opposite side may appear relatively “younger” (blue) as the brain tries to compensate. This pattern is linked to more severe movement problems and less recovery.

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Stevens INI

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