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  • Title: [Positron emission tomography in the physiopathological study of cerebral ischemia in man].
    Author: Baron JC, Bousser MG, Comar D, Rougemont D, Lebrun-Grandié P, Castaigne P.
    Journal: Presse Med; 1983 Dec 29; 12(48):3066-72. PubMed ID: 6228916.
    Abstract:
    The development of positron emission tomography now allows the local study of cerebral blood flow, oxygen consumption and glucose utilization in ischemic stroke patients. In recent cerebral infarction, a disruption of the normal couple between flow and metabolism is almost constantly observed: in the first few days cerebral blood flow is either inadequate (persistent ischemia) or over-abundant ("luxury perfusion"), whereas a late "luxury perfusion" is almost constant within the necrotic area between the 10th and the 40th day. Threshold values for cerebral blood flow and oxygen consumption that are ultimately associated with necrosis or tissue integrity have been determined. A metabolic depression without C.T. Scan counterpart has been observed in various brain structures remote from the infarcted area per se. Lastly, the hemodynamic and metabolic effects the superficial-temporal-middle-cerebral-artery anastomosis have been studied.
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