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Mechanisms in hydrocephalus revealed by neuroimaging

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CSF flow<br />

Techniques<br />

• C<strong>in</strong>e phase contrast MRI<br />

• Quantitative measures<br />

SV, flow rate, peak velocity, …<br />

wide variability, technique/mach<strong>in</strong>e dependent !!<br />

<strong>Mechanisms</strong><br />

• “Redistribution”<br />

• Increased bra<strong>in</strong> pulsatility<br />

• Capillary pulsatility (pulse wave encephalopathy – ala Greitz)<br />

• Intracranial compliance

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