Cerebrovascular Events
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Imaging and 3D Reconstruction of Cerebrovascular Structures in Embryonic Zebrafish
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2014
Imaging of cerebrovascular development in larval zebrafish is described. Techniques to facilitate 3D imaging and modify cerebrovascular development using chemical treatments are also provided.
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Cerebrovascular Casting of the Adult Mouse for 3D Imaging and Morphological Analysis
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2011
In this article, we present a simple, practical technique for cerebrovascular casting that is easy to perform and can be utilized to image the vascular tree of the adult mouse brain.
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MRI Mapping of Cerebrovascular Reactivity via Gas Inhalation Challenges
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2014
Non-invasive imaging of the brain vasculature’s ability to dilate or constrict may allow a better understanding of cerebrovascular pathophysiology in various neurological diseases. The present report describes a reproducible and patient-comfortable protocol to perform vascular reactivity imaging in humans using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Event-related Potentials and the Oddball Task
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2023
Source: Laboratories of Jonas T. Kaplan and Sarah I. Gimbel—University of Southern California Given the overwhelming amount of information captured by the sensory organs, it is crucial that the brain is able to prioritize the processing of certain stimuli, to spend less effort on what might not be currently important and to attend to what is. One heuristic the brain uses is to ignore stimuli that are frequent or constant in favor of stimuli that are unexpected or unique. Therefore, rare events...
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Evaluation of the Cognitive Performance of Hypertensive Patients with Silent Cerebrovascular Lesions
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2021
Here, we present a protocol to assess whether various types of silent cerebrovascular lesions are differentially associated with deficits in certain cognitive domains in a cohort of 398 hypertensive elderly Chinese, using a combination of neuropsychological tests and multi-sequence 3T MRI scanning.
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Distinguishing ischemic from hemorrhagic mechanisms is essential because the two events arise from different vascular problems: obstruction versus vessel rupture. Clinical assessment identifies neurological dysfunction, while brain imaging helps determine which process is present. That distinction gives clinicians the information needed to select appropriate, time-sensitive treatment rather than treating every cerebrovascular event identically.
When circulation is blocked or altered by bleeding, affected brain regions may receive too little oxygen. This oxygen shortage can impair neuronal function quickly, producing sudden neurological changes. The clinical presentation signals that an acute brain problem may be occurring, while imaging helps connect those changes to the underlying cerebrovascular mechanism.
Because cerebrovascular events can cause rapid neurological dysfunction, delays may postpone the assessment, imaging, and treatment decisions needed to identify the mechanism. Prompt evaluation supports faster separation of ischemic and hemorrhagic processes. In medicine, this time-sensitive sequence is central to guiding treatment and addressing brain injury as early as possible.
Clinical assessment identifies the neurological dysfunction associated with an acute event, whereas brain imaging helps distinguish whether disrupted circulation results from blockage or bleeding. Used together, these approaches provide complementary information: one characterizes the immediate clinical problem, and the other clarifies its vascular basis so treatment decisions can be guided appropriately.
Understanding the mechanisms and consequences of cerebrovascular events provides a scientific basis for stroke-prevention efforts. Studying both obstructive and bleeding-related processes helps medicine organize prevention around the different ways cerebral circulation can be disrupted. This broader perspective complements emergency care by addressing the likelihood and impact of future cerebrovascular problems.
The effects of a cerebrovascular event extend beyond the initial emergency, making rehabilitation planning an important part of medical care. Studying these events helps connect acute neurological injury with later recovery needs and long-term outcomes. It also encourages research and care strategies that consider consequences after the immediate treatment decision.