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Rapid Changes In Vascular Compliance Contribute To Cerebrovascular Adjustments During Vasovagal Syncope (Vvs), Aleena Sajid
Rapid Changes In Vascular Compliance Contribute To Cerebrovascular Adjustments During Vasovagal Syncope (Vvs), Aleena Sajid
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Background: The rapid reduction in arterial pressure (AP) during VVS is associated with a decline in diastolic cerebral blood velocity (CBV) and maintained systolic CBV. We tested the hypothesis that this response may represent increased cerebrovascular compliance (Ci) in the presence of rapid hypotension.
Methods: AP and CBV were recorded from 14 otherwise healthy patients (34 ± 11 years) at rest and during head-up tilt (80°, 5-28 min). Baseline, mid-tilt, and VVS were analyzed. Individual AP and CBV waveforms were input into a modified Windkessel model to calculate Ci.
Results: Upright posture resulted in a decrease in CBV (-9 ± …