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Analysis of Cerebral Vasospasm in a Murine Model of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage with High Frequency Transcranial Duplex Ultrasound
Published on: June 3, 2021
Extracranial blood flow distribution during carotid surgery
1Department of Vascular Surgery, University Clinic of Cologne, Cologne, Germany. aleksicm@kliniken-koeln.de
Summary
Carotid endarterectomy significantly increases internal carotid artery (ICA) blood flow for cerebral perfusion. External carotid artery (ECA) flow slightly decreases post-surgery, indicating limited redistribution in atherosclerotic occlusive disease.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Hemodynamics
Background:
- Assessing external carotid artery (ECA) collateral function for cerebral perfusion in internal carotid artery (ICA) atherosclerotic occlusive disease is challenging.
- Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a common procedure for severe ICA stenosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify blood flow changes in the ICA and ECA during CEA.
- To evaluate the collateral contribution of the ECA to cerebral perfusion after ICA stenosis treatment.
Main Methods:
- Prospective data collection and retrospective analysis of blood flow in 1000 patients undergoing CEA for >70% ICA stenosis.
- Transit-time flowmetry was used to measure ICA and ECA blood flow before and after CEA.
Main Results:
- Median ICA blood flow increased by 46% post-CEA (160 to 240 ml/min), while median ECA blood flow decreased by 4% (152 to 150 ml/min).
- Relative ICA flow to CCA flow increased from 58% to 73%, and relative ECA flow decreased from 54% to 44% post-CEA.
Conclusions:
- CEA significantly enhances ICA blood flow, with a minor decrease in ECA flow, suggesting limited hemodynamic redistribution.
- Further investigation is needed for a comprehensive understanding of these hemodynamic changes.
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