Temporal changes in blood–brain barrier permeability and cerebral perfusion in lacunar/subcortical ischemic stroke

Conclusion: Disturbed BBB-PS and compromised cerebral perfusion over the first 3 months post stroke were shown in the non-infarcted basal ganglia and thalamus of lacunar/subcortical stroke using CT perfusion. Future studies are required to elucidate the relationship of post-stroke BBB disturbances to chronic cognitive impairment.
Source: BMC Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research