Mechanisms in hydrocephalus revealed by neuroimaging
Mechanisms in hydrocephalus revealed by neuroimaging
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