Binswanger's disorder, also known as Binswanger's disease, is a progressive neurological condition.
Understanding Binswanger's Disease
Binswanger's disease impacts the brain by affecting the white matter and deeper structures.
- It's caused by arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and thromboembolism (blood clots that travel and block vessels).
- These conditions affect the blood vessels that supply:
- The white matter: This is the nerve fiber pathways.
- The basal ganglia and thalamus: These are clusters of nerve cells beneath the brain's surface (cerebral cortex).
In simpler terms, the disease disrupts the blood supply to essential parts of the brain, leading to damage and neurological decline.
