• The relationship between eosinophils and the clotting system is … The contribution of thrombosis to the aetiology of perioperative myocardial infarction (MI) is uncertain. (senorcafe.com)
  • Experimental and laboratory reports Morphology of acute myocardial infarction in relation to coronary thrombosis G. Baroldi, M.D. Thrombosis refers to the formation of a thrombus (blood clot) due to dysregulation of normal hemostasis.Certain factors can favor thrombus formation in the venous system, arterial system, or both. (senorcafe.com)
  • Exosomes released from mesenchymal stem cells overexpressing microRNA-30e ameliorate heart failure in rats with myocardial infarction. (e-century.us)
  • Aetna considers the use of chelation therapy experimental and investigational in the prevention and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease (e.g., atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease , coronary artery disease, individuals who had a myocardial infarction), neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. (aetna.com)
  • My grandfather died of heart disease and my father had an episode of myocardial infarction few days back. (who.int)
  • Xian and colleagues reported that acute SDH has both a high incidence and a high mortality and may cause high intracranial pressure, cerebral blood circulation disorders, and brain bulge, which may aggravate these circulation disorders. (medscape.com)
  • Ischemic stroke is an acute cerebrovascular event caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. (researchsquare.com)
  • We retrospectively reviewed and analyzed the collected data of 28 children under the age of 2 years with traumatic acute EDH who were surgically treated in our institute during a period of 26 months (from December 2016 to February 2019). (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Acute respiratory failure in the elderly: etiology, emergency diagnosis and prognosis. (dnahelix.com)
  • The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the risk factors for intraoperative acute diffuse brain swelling in patients with isolated traumatic acute subdural haematomas (ASDH). (biomedcentral.com)
  • We evaluated the risk factors for intraoperative acute diffuse brain swelling using a multivariate logistic regression analysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The incidence of intraoperative acute diffuse brain swelling in patients with isolated traumatic ASDH was 21.88% (56/256). (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study identified the risk factors for intraoperative acute diffuse brain swelling in patients with isolated traumatic ASDH. (biomedcentral.com)
  • An increased risk of intraoperative acute diffuse brain swelling occurs in patients with bilaterally dilated pupils, subarachnoid haemorrhage and a shorter time from injury to surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These findings should help neurosurgeons obtain information before surgery about intraoperative acute diffuse brain swelling in patients with isolated traumatic ASDH. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Acute subdural haematoma (ASDH) is a common and serious injury in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Acute diffuse brain swelling is one of the leading causes of intraoperative acute encephalocele, and it also has the highest mortality. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Acute diffuse brain swelling during DC is often accompanied by an acute drop in blood pressure, and the mortality is very high. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This information is urgently needed in clinical work to estimate the incidence of intraoperative acute diffuse brain swelling based on preoperative clinical and imaging data, and this information can help neurosurgeons accurately determine the surgical risk and to provide reasonable suggestions to patients' families. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this study, we aimed to explore the risk factors for intraoperative acute diffuse brain swelling in patients with isolated traumatic ASDH. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Early recognition and appropriate management are key, with traumatic brain injury, acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage presenting unique challenges to the neurointensivist. (e-jnc.org)
  • The other one developed acute cerebellar infarction after gallbladder surgery through treatment in an intensive care unit and neurology department. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Our 10 cases with hip fractures accompanied by acute cholecystitis have common characteristics of poor-to-moderate functional capacity before fracture, increased blood glucose levels and enhanced protein metabolism after fracture. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Further, the clinical characteristics of post-traumatic acute cholecystitis are different from those of primary cholecystitis, which has a high missed diagnosis rate and high mortality rate [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A combination of cerebral edema (with resultant reduced attenuation of the brain parenchyma), effacement of the subarachnoid spaces, as well as engorgement of venous structures in the pial surfaces leads to its perceptual high attenuation on cranial CT - leading to a false diagnosis of an acute SAH [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In a retrospective study, Binder and associates confirmed that despite a poor prognosis, most infants and children treated at a level one trauma center had good outcomes (70% overall) when treated appropriately via surgical or conservative means. (medscape.com)
  • Pseudo-SAH, if present, carries a poor prognosis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a frequent cause of mortality and acquired neurologic impairment in children. (medscape.com)
  • Hospital mortality prediction in traumatic injuries patients: comparing different SMOTE-based machine learning algorithms. (cdc.gov)
  • Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious hazard to human health and is characterized by high rates of disability and mortality. (aging-us.com)
  • Geriatricians and orthopaedic surgeons worked together to manage older patients with hip fracture in order to minimise mortality and improve disease prognosis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The treatment-related indexes (mechanical ventilation time and hospitalization expenses), symptom resolution (dyspnea, insomnia, nausea, and upper abdominal pain), systolic/diastolic blood pressure (SBP/DBP), heart rate (HR), and prognosis (mortality and disability rate) were observed and compared between the two groups. (hindawi.com)
  • Non-traumatic ICH comprises 10-15% of all strokes and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. (rnspeak.com)
  • In major insults to the brain (e.g., intracerebral hemorrhage), a slight decrease in oxygen supply, as occurs in a hypobaric environment at high altitude, has devastating effects on the injured brain tissue. (biomedcentral.com)
  • S100B is released from brain tissue into cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood following brain damage of different origin, i.e., brain infarction, intracerebral or subarachnoidal hemorrhage, neurotrauma and large intracerebral tumors. (biovendor.com)
  • Her research focuses on the study of intracerebral hemorrhage using brain imaging with CT and MRI. (stanford.edu)
  • She is the Stanford prinicipal investigator for several clinical trials in intracerebral hemorrhage and large hemispheric infarction. (stanford.edu)
  • Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), a subtype of stroke, is a condition wherein a hematoma is formed within the brain parenchyma with or without blood extension into the ventricles. (rnspeak.com)
  • Focal injuries of the brain occurring after interaction with the skull (most frequently with the inferior frontal lobes, frontal poles and the inferior temporal lobes) are known as contusions , which may be further complicated by herniation , hemorrhage , the formation of intracerebral hematomas , or laceration of the brain [2] [3]. (symptoma.com)
  • is the most common cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage, but traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage is usually considered a separate disorder. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Spinal cord hemorrhage can be divided based on etiology, into two types: (1) traumatic and (2) non-traumatic. (medscape.com)
  • The most common cause of spinal cord hemorrhage is traumatic injury. (medscape.com)
  • In hematomyelia, blood tends to dissect longitudinally above and below the hemorrhage, disrupting grey matter more than white matter. (medscape.com)
  • Her main interests are in brain hemorrhage, unusual and rare causes of stroke, cerebral venous thrombosis, anticoagulation management after strokes and use of technology for improving outcomes in the neurological ICU. (stanford.edu)
  • The causes of disorders of consciousness include traumatic brain injuries, diffuse cerebral ischemia or hypoxia as can follow cardiac arrest, or cerebral infarction or hemorrhage. (medlink.com)
  • METHODS: Retrospective analysis of severe traumatic brain injury cases that required IPM or EVD placement for ICP-guided therapy from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2020. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this prospective study, we assessed a novel approach for detecting possible postsurgery brain injury in patients with craniosynostosis. (bvsalud.org)
  • Plasma concentrations of the brain-injury biomarkers neurofilament light (NfL), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), and tau were measured immediately before induction of anesthesia, immediately before and after surgery, and on the first and the third postoperative days using single-molecule array assays. (bvsalud.org)
  • CONCLUSIONS: These represent the first results showing significantly increased plasma levels of brain-injury biomarkers after surgery for craniosynostosis. (bvsalud.org)
  • BACKGROUND: The prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) continues to rise, in part as a reflection of a growing elderly population. (bvsalud.org)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is physical injury to brain tissue that temporarily or permanently impairs brain function. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Central pain syndrome can be divided into two categories: pain related to prior spinal cord injury and pain related to prior brain injury. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Spinal cord - related pain occurs primarily after traumatic injury, usually due to motor vehicle accidents. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Other reasons for spinal cord - related pain include complications of surgery, tumors, congenital disorders (conditions present at birth), blood vessel - related injury (such as after a spinal cord infarction or stroke), and inflammatory conditions involving the spinal cord. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Diagnosis is usually based on the knowledge of a prior spinal cord or brain injury, coupled with the development of a chronic pain syndrome. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Epidural hematoma (EDH) is a common type of traumatic brain injury in adults but it represents a rare clinical and pathological entity in children. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • These may in turn cause additional injury through edema and infarction. (medscape.com)
  • This fracture-subluxation also caused bilateral VA injury that progressed to brain stem infarction and, ultimately, death. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A cranial CT showed no intracranial abnormality with the absence of bleeding or traumatic injury. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Aphasias are acquired communication disorders caused by injury to or degeneration of specific areas in the brain. (mkexpress.net)
  • Major insults to the brain, such as ICH, ischemic stroke, or traumatic brain injury, compromise CBF and further decrease the oxygen delivery to the "non-active", injured brain tissue. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Huang L , Kang J , Chen G , Ye W , Meng X , Du Q , Feng Z , . Low-intensity focused ultrasound attenuates early traumatic brain injury by OX-A/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway. (aging-us.com)
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a major global public health problem [ 1 ]. (aging-us.com)
  • Brain injury often results in various physical and mental sequelae, such as epilepsy, chronic encephalopathy, and depression [ 2 ], which cause great harm to sufferers and have a tremendous economic impact on families and the social health system. (aging-us.com)
  • The three main factors, which contribute to thrombus formation, namely Endothelial injury, Alterations in blood flow and Hypercoaguability are together called Virchow's triad. (senorcafe.com)
  • Neurological physical therapy can help people with neurological disorders and conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, and stroke. (incaklinik.com)
  • This glossary provides information and definitions of medical terms associated with brain injury and rehabilitation to help you or your family. (brainline.org)
  • acquired brain injury - the implication of this term is that the individual experienced normal growth and development from conception through birth, until sustaining an insult to the brain at some later time which resulted in impairment of brain function. (brainline.org)
  • Traumatic brain injury in Denmark 1979-1996. (regionh.dk)
  • Brain contusion, defined as superficial bruising of the brain, is one of the most common forms of traumatic brain injury (TBI). (symptoma.com)
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is regarded as one of the most troubling forms of trauma, having in mind that about 50% of all survivors suffer from long-term physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral sequelae [1]. (symptoma.com)
  • Moreover, contusions are classified as coup or contrecoup lesions, suggesting whether the brain injury developed at the site of impact (coup) or at the opposite pole (contrecoup), often being more severe [2] [4]. (symptoma.com)
  • One of the most important features of contusions is their frequent enlargement in the hours following the injury, leading to potentially severe and life-threatening neurological deterioration in the absence of an early diagnosis, suggesting that timely recognition of trauma and confirmation of a brain contusion is detrimental in order to achieve a good long-term outcome [5] [6]. (symptoma.com)
  • According to leading brain injury studies, brain contusions are present in twenty to thirty percent of severe brain injuries.Symptoms of brain contusion can include weakness , numbness, difficulty with coordination, memory, and/or cognitive problems. (symptoma.com)
  • Ischemic Stroke Ischemic stroke is sudden neurologic deficits that result from focal cerebral ischemia associated with permanent brain infarction (eg, positive results on diffusion-weighted MRI). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Changes in MRI scans due to ischemic stroke follow the vascular territory of the occluded blood vessel, which is characteristic of cerebrovascular disease and helps in differentiating it from other disease entities. (medscape.com)
  • Systemic hemodynamic failure can also result in ischemic stroke as a consequence of a decreased volume of blood flowing through the cerebral vessels. (rnspeak.com)
  • Damage to the brain due to an accident, stroke, tumour, infection, or neurodegenerative diseases results in cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities, which affect millions of people in Australia and the world. (aips.net.au)
  • In non-traumatic cases, vascular malformations and coagulopathies are the most common etiologies, in almost equal proportions. (medscape.com)
  • the process of formation of a blood clot in the non-interrupted cardio-vascular system. (senorcafe.com)
  • Brain Aneurysms Brain aneurysms are focal dilations in the cerebral arteries. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Blood flows from the anterior spinal artery into medullary branches of the intradural vertebral arteries, and subsequently into segmental radiculomedullary arteries. (medscape.com)
  • The blood flow to the posterior spinal arteries originates from intradural vertebral arteries, which are from medullary segments of the posterior inferior cerebellar arteries and segmental radiculopial arteries. (medscape.com)
  • Thrombosis occurs when blood clots block veins or arteries. (senorcafe.com)
  • if neuroimaging is normal, diagnosis is by cerebrospinal fluid analysis to look for xanthochromia and red blood cells. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Taking into account the previous history of resuscitation, worsening cerebral edema with a clinical diagnosis of brain death, stable hemoglobin level post transfusion, as well as fixed and dilated pupils (7 mm bilaterally), this is recognized to be a pseudo-SAH. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Blood in the subarachnoid space causes a chemical meningitis that commonly increases intracranial pressure for days or a few weeks. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Neurosurgeons can manage remote intracranial haematomas by contralateral craniotomy but are often struggle to manage diffuse brain swelling due to a lack of an effective treatment method. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Unruptured intracranial vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms with brain stem compression are difficult to treat. (ajnr.org)
  • In the present study, the clinical and radiologic outcomes of unruptured intracranial vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms with brain stem compression based on different treatment modalities were evaluated. (ajnr.org)
  • This study included 28 patients with unruptured intracranial vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms with brain stem compression treated from January 2009 to December 2017. (ajnr.org)
  • When treating intracranial vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms with brain stem compression, parent artery occlusion and flow diversion should be considered to reduce aneurysm size and improve the mRS score. (ajnr.org)
  • 9-11 Some researchers do not accept this and speculate that spontaneous thrombosis, vasospasm, destruction of the aneurysm by haemorrhage, narrowing of the aneurysmal neck, alterations in blood flow, inadequate angiographic technique or observer error may be responsible. (bmj.com)
  • aneurysm - a blood-filled sac formed by disease related stretching of an artery or blood vessel. (brainline.org)
  • For example, if tube 1 is hemorrhagic because of a traumatic tap, it should not be used for protein studies ( especially when they are the most important aspect of the analysis as in suspected multiple sclerosis). (medcaretips.com)
  • Central pain syndrome is a type of pain that occurs because of injuries to the brain or spinal cord . (encyclopedia.com)
  • In general, central pain syndrome is thought to occur either because the transmission of pain signals in the nerve tracts of the spinal cord is faulty, or because the brain isn't processing pain signals properly. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Blood flow to the lower portion of the spinal cord (T8-L3) is supplied by a large radicular artery with somewhat variable positioning, termed the Artery of Adamkiewicz. (medscape.com)
  • The cross-sectional blood supply of the spinal cord can be divided into (1) central and (2) peripheral systems, which supply the grey and white matter, respectively (with some degree of overlap). (medscape.com)
  • The central perfusion region receives blood supply from the anterior spinal artery, which forms the central sulcus artery and courses into the ventral median sulcus and supplies the grey matter of spinal cord. (medscape.com)
  • Ischemia results from mass effect and disruption of blood flow, which may cause infarction of the spinal cord. (medscape.com)
  • Cerebro spinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless fluid that is found in the brain and spinal cord. (medcaretips.com)
  • Cerebro spinal fluid analysis is a series of tests performed on the CSF to diagnose diseases or conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord. (medcaretips.com)
  • In patients with large SDH resulting in compression of underlying brain and lateral brain shift, severe neurologic deficits and coma can occur. (medscape.com)
  • The above results indicate the remarkable clinical application effect of cluster management in noninvasive ventilator nursing of severe HF, which can enhance the treatment efficacy, blood pressure and HR of patients, and facilitate their recovery. (hindawi.com)
  • Patients with VS/UWS and MCS have severe brain damage who survive initial periods of coma (usually 1 to 3 weeks), can maintain brainstem functions, do not require mechanical respiratory support, and redevelop sleep-wake cycles, including prolonged periods of eye-opening, but have no (vegetative state) or intermittent but definite clinical evidence of consciousness (MCS). (medlink.com)
  • The presentation is variable, ranging from subtle to very severe, depending on the area of the brain involved and the nature of the attack. (rnspeak.com)
  • Moreover, the prognosis for diabetic individuals after a stroke is worse than for non-diabetic clients, including higher rates of severe disability and slower recovery. (rnspeak.com)
  • A purplish, flat bruise that occurs when blood leaks out into the top layers of skin is referred to as an ecchymosis . (symptoma.com)
  • 2 , 8 , 14 , 18 , 21 ] Accumulation of blood in the extradural space compressing the brain might lead to brain herniation and/or cerebral infarction with subsequent poor neurological outcome, but in infants, the high compliance of the cranial vault and brain could count against the increased pressure accompanying the EDH. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • In a hypobaric setting, compared with a normobaric environment, brain tissue oxygenation (PbTO 2 ), brain metabolism (lactate, lactate-pyruvate ratio, and glutamate), and neurological scores were significantly worsened. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A neurological consult was sought at this point, to assess the brain function, anticipating a possibility of brain death. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Brain-related central pain usually follows a stroke, although tumors and infection may also lead to brain-related central pain. (encyclopedia.com)
  • In one study, a blood pressure of at least 160/90 mm Hg and a history of hypertension were considered equally important predispositions for stroke, with 54% of the stroke-affected population having these characteristics. (rnspeak.com)
  • At the cellular level, HBOT can improve mitochondrial function (in both neurons and glial cells) and cellular metabolism, improve blood-brain barrier and inflammatory reactions, reduce apoptosis, alleviate oxidative stress, increase levels of neurotrophins and nitric oxide, and upregulate axon guidance agents. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Secondary vasospasm (causing focal brain ischemia), meningismus, seizures, and hydrocephalus (causing persistent headache and obtundation) are common. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is focal brain ischemia that causes sudden, transient neurologic deficits and is not accompanied by permanent brain infarction (eg, negative results on diffusion-weighted. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Approximately 3-4 hours after the onset of ischemia, the integrity of the blood-brain barrier becomes compromised, and plasma proteins are able to pass into the extracellular space. (medscape.com)
  • PbTO 2 values below 15 mm Hg indicate ischemia, and values below 5 mm Hg indicate brain necrosis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We specified inclusion and exclusion criteria for patients to be encountered in this study, the inclusion criteria were: (1) pediatric age group ≤2 years, (2) computed tomography (CT) brain without contrast showing evidence of traumatic EDH, and (3) EDH managed with craniotomy in our department. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Machine-learning predicts time-series prognosis factors in metastatic prostate cancer patients treated with androgen deprivation therapy. (cdc.gov)
  • One of such complications is hypovolaemic shock resulting from profuse bleeding.AbstractMethods:Two cases of vaginal laceration complicated by hypovolaemic shock following consensual sexual intercourse are presented.Results:Both patients had resuscitation with intravenous fluid, blood transfusion and subsequent examination under anaesthesia with repair of laceration in theater. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although most patients have a good prognosis, some do not. (medscape.com)
  • Exclusion criteria were: (1) children older than 2 years, (2) coexistent subdural hematoma, brain contusions, or lacerations, (3) patients operated outside our institute. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • A total of 256 patients who underwent decompressive craniectomy for isolated traumatic ASDH between April 2013 and December 2020 were included. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This retrospective study was performed on 256 patients who underwent surgery after being diagnosed with isolated traumatic ASDH at our neurosurgical department between April 2013 and December 2020. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Administering chemotherapy to African-American breast cancer patients prior to surgery could improve their prognosis and survival rates from the disease, according to a new study. (medicalxpress.com)
  • It is used in patients with cognitive dysfunction involving either a general decline of overall brain function or a localized or lateralized deficit. (medscape.com)
  • Between 1989 and 1999, a total of 1154 patients with symptoms and signs of spontaneous, non-traumatic SAH were admitted to our hospital. (bmj.com)
  • Tat RM, Golea A, Vesa ŞC, Ionescu D. Resistin-Can it be a new early marker for prognosis in patients who survive after a cardiac arrest? (biovendor.com)
  • Therefore, related research in this field is of positive significance for improving the curative effect and prognosis of such patients. (hindawi.com)
  • The objective of this in vitro experiment was to investigate the impact of aortic root morphology on blood flow in the aortic sinus and to relate these results to in vivo data obtained in patients with a transcatheter aortic valve implant. (senorcafe.com)
  • Background: Intensive Care Unit unit is taking care the serious patients whose vital prognosis is engaged. (bvsalud.org)
  • Subdural hematoma (SDH) is a type of bleeding in which a collection of blood gathers between the inner layer of the dura mater and the arachnoid mater of the meninges surrounding the brain. (medscape.com)
  • 19 , 24 ] Evacuation of hematoma as early as possible could prevent this sequela and help to relieve compression from the brain. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • On initiation of a sudden disruption of the internal elastic lamina and media, circulating blood invades the disrupted layer, resulting in formation of an intramural hematoma. (ajnr.org)
  • 1 When the intramural hematoma extends toward the outer layer, the dissection presents as aneurysmal dilation due to hemodynamic stress to separated adventitia from invading circulating blood. (ajnr.org)
  • Caused by damage to brain cells rather than deficits in speech or hearing organs. (brainline.org)
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhages are life-threatening and result from the accumulation of blood between the arachnoid and the pia mater. (rnspeak.com)
  • However, CSDH is a complex disease with diverse pathophysiology, not just traumatic causes. (jkns.or.kr)
  • The brain comprises only about 2 % of the body's total weight but uses about 15 % of total cardiac output, 20 % of total oxygen supply, 25-30 % of total body glucose consumption, and 30 % of total body energy consumption. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The key to recovery after TBI is reducing toxic substances in the intercellular matrix, eliminating excessive water, inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation, protecting blood-brain barrier components, and promoting nerve regeneration [ 3 ]. (aging-us.com)
  • Consequently, achieving higher tissue oxygen tension and paO 2 is crucial for maintaining sufficient oxygenation of the damaged brain tissue. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Increasing the plasma oxygen concentration with hyperbaric oxygenation is a potent means of delivering sufficient oxygen to the brain for tissue repair. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The PT is a laboratory test developed to assess the function of the "extrinsic pathway" whereby calcium and tissue factor (TF) are added to citrated blood and the time to coagulation is measured. (e-jnc.org)
  • Neurobehavioral examination, Nissl staining, hematoxylin and eosin staining of the brain tissue, and brain water content, were performed 3 days later. (aging-us.com)
  • Traumatic EDH in young children represents a neurosurgical challenge that needs rapid surgical intervention for the best surgical outcome. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Regular checking of feet of diabetic, wearing diabetic socks, exercise, comfortable socks and maintaining blood sugar level can prevent this lethal condition. (who.int)
  • We will discuss techniques to assess coagulopathies as well as treatment strategies for the brain injured patient. (e-jnc.org)
  • Clinical dementia is a fairly broad-based decline of brain function, and most definitions center on the patient's intellectual decline and memory dysfunction. (medscape.com)
  • Before computed tomography (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies became available, SDH was diagnosed only on the basis of this mass effect, which was depicted as displacement of blood vessels on angiography or as a calcified pituitary gland on skull radiography. (medscape.com)
  • The inclusion criteria for this retrospective study were as follows: (1) ASDH caused by trauma, (2) ASDH located on the supratentorial region of the brain, (3) emergency DC performed immediately after admission, and (4) age between 18 and 80 years old. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Impact of radiofrequency ablation of frequent post-infarction premature ventricular complexes on left ventricular ejection fraction. (dnahelix.com)
  • The presence of metastases is associated with a poorer prognosis and calls for additional treatment. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Brain Tumor Imaging and Treatment Effects. (lu.se)
  • 1-3 Concomitant SAH and ICH portends a worse prognosis than SAH alone. (bmj.com)
  • Conversely, increasing brain oxygenation, by the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, can improve brain metabolism and its dependent regenerative processes. (biomedcentral.com)