CADASIL Association

CADASIL Association

P.O. Box 124

Helmetta, NJ 08828

Phone messages: 307-215-9840

info@cadasilassociation.org

CADASIL Association

P.O. Box 124

Helmetta, NJ 08828

Phone messages: 307-215-9840

info@cadasilassociation.org

CADASIL Association

P.O. Box 124

Helmetta, NJ 08828

Phone messages: 307-215-9840

info@cadasilassociation.org

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CADASIL is often mis-diagnosed as MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Check out our collection of information about this rare genetic disease from other websites and sources. Please note: CADASIL Association is not responsible for information found on external sites.

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CADASIL Association

P. O. Box 124

Helmetta, NJ 08828

307-215-9840

info@cadasilassociation.org

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CADASIL (Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Sub-cortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy) is an inherited form of cerebrovascular disease that occurs when the thickening of blood vessel walls blocks the flow of blood to the brain.

The disease primarily affects small blood vessels in the white matter of the brain.

A mutation in the Notch3 gene alters the muscular walls in these small arteries.

CADASIL is characterized by migraine headaches and multiple strokes progressing to dementia.

Other symptoms include cognitive deterioration, seizures, vision problems, and psychiatric problems such as severe depression and changes in behavior and personality.

Individuals may also be at higher risk of heart attack.

There is no treatment to halt this rare genetic disorder.

Source: NINDS/NIH webpage at http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cadasil/CADASIL.htm

There is still time to register for our CADASIL Family Conference to be held in Boston, Massachusetts June 27-29!

Click here to go to the 2013 Boston Conference page.