Cerebral
autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts
and leukoencephalopathy, usually called CADASIL, is an
inherited condition that causes stroke and other
impairments. This condition affects blood flow in small
blood vessels, particularly in the brain. An abnormality
in the muscle cells surrounding these blood vessels
(vascular smooth muscle cells) gradually destroys these
cells. The resulting blood vessel damage can cause
migraines and other impairments of normal brain function.
Later in life, the damaged blood vessels can cause reduced
blood flow to various tissues in the body (ischemia).
Although the severity of symptoms varies among those
affected, people with CADASIL typically have more than one
stroke in their lifetime. Recurrent strokes can
progressively damage the brain, causing loss of
intellectual function (dementia).
CADASIL
is not associated with the common risk factors for stroke
and heart attack, such as high blood pressure and high
cholesterol, although some affected individuals might also
have these health problems. Reference: http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=cadasil
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or anyone who might be interested.
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Welcome
Brochure
Fact
Sheet
Definition
Sheet
Emergency
Sheet
Within this site, you will find information about
characteristics associated with CADASIL and be able to
educate yourself, family members and the medical community.
You will also find information about the CADASIL
REGISTRY, most recent research, newsletters, pending
conferences, a doctor locator and links to other sites of
interest.
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Our
Mission:
We are devoted to promoting awareness,
support and research for this rare
genetic disease including patients,
families, friends and healthcare providers.
Creating a communication
network among families and identifying
sources of medical care and social services.
Our Vision: An
environment where affordable diagnosis and
up-to-date care is readily available with cost
effective treatment for everyone.
Our Values: Families,
Advocacy, Medical Technology, Innovations,
Loyalty, Integrity, Ethical Practices, and
Service to Society, which spells out FAMILIES.
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Best
Wishes - CADASIL Board of Directors
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Revised: June 24, 2009
info@cadasilfoundation.org
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