The Longitudinal Evolution of Cerebral Blood Flow Regulation after Acute Ischaemic Stroke

Background: Acute stroke is known to impair cerebral blood flow (CBF) regulation, but the longitudinal changes of these effects have been poorly reported. The main CBF regulatory mechanisms [cerebral autoregulation (CA) and neurovascular coupling (NVC)] were assessed over 3 months after acute ischaemic stroke. Methods: Recordings of CBF velocity (CBFv), blood pressure (BP), and end-tidal CO2 were performed during 5 min baseline and 1 min passive movement of the elbow. Stroke patients were assessed
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - Category: Neurology Source Type: research