Coherent anti-Stokes Raman metrology of phonons powered by photonic-crystal fibers (original) (raw)

Abstract

We measured the MCAP (middle cerebral artery pressure)/MSBP (mean systemic blood pressure) ratio in 76 patients who underwent an EIAB (extracranial-intracranial arterial bypass). Patients were divided into groups on the basis of angiographic findings. We found a definite correlation between increasing angiographic cerebral vascular occlusive disease and lower MCAP/MSBP ratios. Six of 32 patients with a preoperative neurologic deficit demonstrated mild but definite postoperative neurologic improvement. The mean MCAP/MSBP ratio in these six patients was significantly lower than that for the remainder of this group (p < .05). Finally, postoperative filling of the middle cerebral artery territory through the graft was found to correlate in an inverse linear relationship with MCAP/MSBP. Evidence is presented that hypoperfusion produced by occlusion of major cranial vessels plays an important role in temporary and permanent neurological deficits seen in patients with cerebrovascular disease.

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