Vascular Neural Network: The Importance of Vein Drainage in Stroke

Qian Li, Nikan Khatibi, John H. Zhang

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Abstract

This perspective commentary summarized the stroke pathophysiology evolution, especially the focus in the past on neuroprotection and neurovascular protection and highlighted the newer term for stroke pathophysiology: vascular neural network. Emphasis is on the role of venules and veins after an acute stroke and as potential treatment targets. Vein drainage may contribute to the acute phase of brain edema and the outcomes of stroke patients. © 2014 Springer Science+Business Media New York.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)163-166
Number of pages4
JournalTranslational Stroke Research
Volume5
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2014

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Neuroscience
  • Clinical Neurology
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Keywords

  • Apoplexy
  • Stroke
  • Vascular neural network
  • Vein drainage
  • Brain Ischemia/etiology
  • Humans
  • Stroke/etiology
  • Brain/blood supply

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