Definition: A stroke found incidentally on an MRI. Patients who have suffered silent strokes do not recall feeling any symptoms of stroke at any point in their lives.
Silent Stroke
From Jose Vega M.D., Ph.D., former About.com Guide
Updated: March 09, 2008
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