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Exercise modulates brain pulsatility: insights from q-aMRI and MRI-based flow methods.

Jethro Stephan Wright^1,2, Edward Clarkson^1,2, Haribalan Kumar³

¹Matai Medical Research Institute, Tairāwhiti-Gisborne, New Zealand.

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Summary

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Exercise impacts brain fluid dynamics, reducing cerebral blood flow pulsatility and enhancing cerebrospinal fluid flow. This may support brain homeostasis and intracranial pressure regulation.

Keywords:

amplified magnetic resonance imaging brain motion brain pulsatility cerebral blood flow cerebrospinal fluid exercise

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Physiology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

The Monro-Kellie doctrine describes the fixed intracranial volume and the compensatory relationship between blood, brain tissue, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Understanding intracranial dynamics, including cerebral blood flow (CBF) and CSF flow, is crucial for regulating intracranial pressure (ICP).

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effects of exercise on intracranial dynamics, specifically brain pulsatility, CSF flow, and cerebral blood flow (CBF).
To analyze how these parameters interact under resting and exercise conditions using advanced MRI techniques.

Main Methods:

Quantitative amplified magnetic resonance imaging (q-aMRI) and traditional MRI flow metrics were employed.
Measurements of blood flow, CSF dynamics, and brain displacement were conducted in healthy adults at rest and during low-intensity handgrip exercise.

Main Results:

Exercise reduced CBF pulsatility and increased CSF flow, eliminating regurgitation and promoting cranial-to-spinal flow.
A trend of reduced whole brain motion during exercise was observed, with decreased motion in the third and fourth ventricles.
These alterations suggest exercise modulates brain tissue motion and CSF flow patterns.

Conclusions:

Exercise influences CSF flow directionality and rate, potentially impacting brain tissue motion and supporting cerebral homeostasis.
Findings offer insights into dynamic brain adaptation and have implications for understanding ICP regulation and diagnostic applications.