BRAIN scans for infants under the age of one could help identify risk factors for a potential stroke later in life, researchers at the University of South Australia have found.
Lead researcher and neuroanatomy expert for the study, Arjun Burlakoti, said, "cerebral aneurysms can develop at any age".
"Our study not only shows that aneurysms occur and rupture on their internal circumstances, but also that any brain vessel variations are likely to be present from birth," explained Burlakoti.
"This means if we can identify variations in the brain arterial network in childhood, we can more actively monitor and check at-risk people throughout their life," he said.
"Safe, non-invasive screening test presents a path for families to regularly follow-up if variations are detected."
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