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[Radiological examination of cerebral circulation in cerebrovascular disorders]
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Cervical osteochondrosis impacts cerebral circulation intensity based on its stage. However, transient cerebral circulation disturbances are not specific to this condition and may indicate other brain diseases.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative condition affecting the cervical spine.
- Cerebral circulation disorders can have various underlying causes.
- Understanding the link between cervical osteochondrosis and cerebral blood flow is crucial for diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate radiological findings of cerebral circulation in patients with cervical osteochondrosis.
- To determine the relationship between the stage of cervical osteochondrosis and cerebral hemocirculation.
- To differentiate specific cerebral circulation patterns related to cervical osteochondrosis.
Main Methods:
- Radiological examinations were performed on 215 patients.
- Patient age ranged from 16 to 67 years.
- Cerebral circulation was assessed in relation to different stages of cervical osteochondrosis.
Main Results:
- The intensity of hemispheric hemocirculation derangement was found to be dependent on the stage of cervical osteochondrosis.
- Cerebral circulation disorders presenting as transient disturbances were observed.
- These transient disturbances were not specific to cervical osteochondrosis patients.
Conclusions:
- The stage of cervical osteochondrosis correlates with the severity of cerebral hemocirculation impairment.
- Transient cerebral circulation disturbances in this patient group may stem from other neurological conditions.
- Further investigation is needed to distinguish between osteochondrosis-related and other causes of cerebral circulation issues.
Abstract:
The authors provide the results of radiological examinations of cerebral circulation in 215 patients aged 16 to 67 years with different periods of cervical osteochondrosis. The intensity of hemispheric hemocirculation derangement depends on the stage of osteochondrosis. At the same time cerebral circulation disorders running their course by the type of transitory disturbances are not specific for the given group of patients and can also be seen in patients suffering from other diseases of the brain.