• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.333-342
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• 2022

Objective: Intracranial atherosclerotic stroke occurs through various mechanisms, mainly by artery-to-artery embolism (AA) or branch occlusive disease (BOD). This study evaluated the spatial relationship between middle cerebral artery (MCA) plaques and perforating arteries among different MCA territory infarction types using vessel wall magnetic resonance imaging (VW-MRI). Materials and Methods: We retrospectively enrolled patients with acute MCA infarction who underwent VW-MRI. Thirty-four patients were divided into three groups according to infarction pattern: 1) BOD, 2) both BOD and AA (BOD-AA), and 3) AA. To determine the factors related to BOD, the BOD and BOD-AA groups were combined into one group (with striatocapsular infarction [BOD+]) and compared with the AA group. To determine the factors related to AA, the BOD-AA and AA groups were combined into another group (with cortical infarction [AA+]) and compared with the BOD group. Plaque morphology and the spatial relationship between the perforating artery orifice and plaque were evaluated both quantitatively and qualitatively. Results: The plaque margin in the BOD+ group was closer to the perforating artery orifice than that in the AA group (p = 0.011), with less enhancing plaque (p = 0.030). In the BOD group, plaques were mainly located on the dorsal (41.2%) and superior (41.2%) sides where the perforating arteries mainly arose. No patient in the AA group had overlapping plaques with perforating arteries at the cross-section where the perforator arose. Perforating arteries associated with culprit plaques were most frequently located in the middle two-thirds of the M1 segment (41.4%). The AA+ group had more stenosis (%) than the BOD group (39.73 ± 24.52 vs. 14.42 ± 20.96; p = 0.003). Conclusion: The spatial relationship between the perforating artery orifice and plaque varied among different types of MCA territory infarctions. In patients with BOD, the plaque margin was closer and blocked the perforating artery orifice, and stenosis degree and enhancement were less than those in patients with AA.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.87-103
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• 2023

Backgrounds and objectives: Cardiotonic Pills^® (CP) are used for vascular diseases such as coronary diseases, atherosclerosis, and cerebral infarction. This study aimed to determine the transient effects of CP on cerebrovascular CO₂ reactivity (CVR) and erythrocyte deformability in normal subjects. Methods: This study had a crossover design and included 10 participants who were randomly allocated to 2 groups. The experimental group was given CP with water, while the control group was given only water. CVR was measured by hyperventilation-induced CVR of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) using transcranial Doppler (TCD). Erythrocyte deformability was measured using a Rheoscan-D microfluidic ektacytometer. All measurements were performed prior to and 1, 2, and 3 hours after CP or water administration. Blood pressure and heart rate were also measured before and after administration. Results: CP significantly improved CVR 3 hours after administration in the experimental group compared to the control group (p = 0.042). The corrected blood flow velocity at partial pressure of end-tidal carbon dioxide (PETCO₂) = 40mmHg (CV40) was also significantly improved 2 and 3 hours after administration in the CP group compared to the control group (p = 0.036 and p = 0.021, respectively). CP significantly improved erythrocyte deformability 3 hours after administration in the experimental group compared to the control group (p = 0.027). Mean heart rate and mean blood pressure showed no change. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that CP increases CVR and erythrocyte deformability. These results suggested that CP improves cerebral microcirculation which provide evidence for the future use of CP for prevention of ischemic stroke and neurodegenerative diseases.

• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.280-286
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• 2009

목적: 중대뇌동맥 협착증은 예후가 좋지 않아 스텐트 삽입술 같은 적극적인 치료법이 많이 시행되고 있다. 이 연구는 일측 중대뇌동맥 협착에서 시행한 스텐트 삽입술의 효용성을 기저/아세타졸아미드 국소뇌혈류 SPECT의 확률뇌지도 분석법(statistical probabilistic mapping; SPAM)을 이용하여 혈류역학적 측면에서 객관적으로 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2005년 8월부터 2008년 2월 사이에 일측 중대뇌동맥 협착증으로 진단되어 스텐트 삽입술을 시행한 환자 중에서 시술 전후에 기저/아세타졸아미드 국소뇌혈류 SPECT를 시행한 8명의 환자(남:여 = 3:5, 평균 연령: 64.8$\pm$10.5세)를 대상으로 후향적 분석을 시행하였다. 스텐트 삽입술 전후의 기저뇌혈류 및 혈류예비능(cerebral vascular reserve: CVR)의 평가를 위해 기저/아세타졸아미드 국소뇌혈류 SPECT를 시술 전후에 시행하였다. SPAM을 이용하여 협착이 있던 측과 협착이 없던 측의 중대피동맥 영역의 뇌혈류계수를 구하였다. 스텐트 삽입술 전후의 혈류예비능지표(cerebral vascular reserve index; CVRI)차이를 구하여 혈류예비능 호전을 나타내었다. 모든 환자는 스텐트 삽입술 후 출혈성 또는 허혈성 합병증이 없었고, 시술 후 3개월 이내 폐색성 뇌혈관 질환의 추가발병이 없었다. 결과: 스텐트 삽입술 후 협착이 있던 중대뇌동맥 영역의 기저 뇌혈류계수는 8명의 환자 중 7명에서 시술 전 기저뇌혈류계수보다 증가하였다. 스텐트 삽입술 후 혈류예비능 지표는 7명의 환자에서 시술 전보다 증가하였다. 집단별 분석에서 스텐트 삽입술 전 협착이 있던 중대뇌동맥 영역의 기저뇌혈류계수는 시술 후보다 유의하게 증가하였다(47.1$\pm$2.2 ml/min/100 g vs. 48.3$\pm$2.9 ml/min/100 g, p=0.025), 스텐트 삽입술 전 협착이 있던 중대뇌동맥 영역의 혈류예비능지표는 시술 후보다 유의하게 증가하였다(-2.1$\pm$2.9% vs. 0.1$\pm$1.3%, p=0.035). 협착이 없던 중대뇌동맥 영역의 기저뇌혈류계수 및 혈류예비능지표는 스텐트 삽입술 전과후에 유의한 차이가 없었다(p=0.161, p=0.889). 결론: 이 연구에서는 국소뇌혈류 SPECT의 SPAM 분석을 통하여 중대뇌동맥 협착환자에서 스텐트 삽입술 전과 후의 기저뇌혈류와 혈류예비능을 정량적으로 측정, 비교하여 시술 후 기저뇌혈류와 혈류예비능이 모두 유의하게 개선되었음을 밝혀내었다. 따라서, 뇌혈류 SPECT의 SPAM 분석은 중대피동맥 협착환자에서 스텐트 삽입술 후의 혈류역학적 개선을 평가하는데 유용할 것으로 사료된다.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2011

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive tool used to study aspects of human brain physiology, including motor function and the pathophysiology of various brain disorders. A brief electric current passed through a magnetic coil produces a high-intensity magnetic field, which can excite or inhibit the cerebral cortex. Although various brain regions can be evaluated by TMS, most studies have focused on the motor cortex where motor evoked potentials (MEPs) are produced. Single-pulse and paired-pulse TMS can be used to measure the excitability of the motor cortex via various parameters, while repetitive TMS induces cortical plasticity via long-term potentiation or long-term depression-like mechanisms. Therefore, TMS is useful in the evaluation of physiological mechanisms of various neurological diseases, including movement disorders and epilepsy. In addition, it has diagnostic utility in spinal cord diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and demyelinating diseases. The therapeutic effects of repetitive TMS on stroke, Parkinson disease and focal hand dystonia are limited since the duration and clinical benefits seem to be temporary. New TMS techniques, which may improve clinical utility, are being developed to enhance clinical utilities in various neurological diseases.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.337-342
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• 2013

PURPOSE: The Unilateral neglect is characterized by difficulty shifting attention to the side of space opposite the brain lesion and frequently reducing use of contralesional extremities. This study was to identify whether the visual deprivation was responsible for head position on unilateral neglect patient after stroke. METHODS: A patient with left middle cerebral artery infarction participated in the study. We assessed neglect using line bisection and star cancellation test. Patient was instructed to maintain correct alignment of trunk and head in a sit position. We evaluated degree of head lateral tilting and rotation. Then, patient was blocked visual input. Also, we evaluated head position in the same way. RESULTS: He scored 3 points in the line bisection test and 9 points star cancellation test. In postural evaluation, he had deviated posture such as lateral head tilting and rotation. After visual cue deprivation, patient showed different head position which was decreased degree of head tilting and rotation. CONCLUSION: For vertical body orientation, it was used multiple sensory references including the vestibular, somatosensory, and visual system. This finding suggested that abnormal posture of neglect patient could be related to the visual input. It has important clinical implications in terms of understanding the neglect.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.41-50
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Task-oriented training on the balance, lapse time and MVC(Maximum Voluntary Contraction) of CVA(cerebral vascular accident) patients. The active balance equipment was used to measure of the static balance, lapse time and task-oriented training. The EMG technique was used to record muscle activitie of affected side of gluteus medius and vastus medialis. The raw EMG data were filtered with band pass filter (60Hz) to remove artifacts and then low pass filtered (20Hz) to find the linear envelope which resemble muscle tension curve. The experiment had been conducted at the department of physical therapy in J hospital in M city during 8weeks. The thirty patients experienced the stroke were participated: training group (15), control group (15). They were ambulatory with or without an assistive device. They were assessed on central perturbation(mm) in the static balance, lapse time(s) and MVC test(mV). The data were analyzed using repeated measured ANOVA. The results were as follows: After Task-oriented training, central perturbation and lapse time was significantly differences in both groups(p<.001), and MVC in gluteus medius were no significant differences in both groups, but vastus medialis was significant differences in both groups (p<.001).

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.268-273
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• 2002

Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome includes fever, skin eruptions, lymphadenopathy, hematologic abnormality and hepatitis, but its mechanism remains unknown. Anticonvulsants including phenytoin, carbamazepine can cause hypersensitivity reaction. We treated a patient who had severe itching sensation and insomnia: he had undergone an operation for cerebral hemorrhage and was administered anti-convulsant agents to prevent convulsions. We administered the anti-convulsant, Dangkwieumja(Dangguiyinzi). After the treatment, clinical symptoms caused by hypersensitivity were improved.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2004년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1303-1306
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• 2004

We developed a symmetrical upper limb motion trainer for chronic hemiparetic subjects. This trainer enabled the practice of a forearm pronatio $n^ination and wrist flexion/extension. In this study, we have used functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI) with the developed symmetrical upper limb motion device, to compare brain activation patterns elicited by flexion/extension wrist movements of control and hemiparetic subject group. In control group, contralateral somatosensory cortex(SMC) and bilateral cerebellum were activated by dominant hand movement(Task 1), while bilateral movements by dominant hand(Task 2) activated the SMC in both cerebral hemispheres and ipsilateral cerebellum. However, in hemiparetic subject group, contralateral supplymentary motor area(SMA) was activated by unaffected hand movement(Task 1), while the activation of bilateral movements by unaffected hand(Task 2) showed only SMA in the undamaged hemisphere. This study, demonstrating the ability to accurately measure activation in both sensory and motor cortex, is currently being extended to patients in clinical applications such as the recovery of motor function after stroke.ke.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.200-203
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• 2007

We describe a case that showed augmention of the superficial temporal artery [STA] pedicle's patency 15 months after extracranial to intracranial [EC-IC] bypass surgery for a carotid artery occlusion with contralateral intracranial internal carotid artery stenosis. It is rare that meager patency of the STA pedicle in the early postoperative angiogram can be become well augmented with time where most branches of the middle cerebral artery [MCA] are robustly filled with blood from the STA. A 28-year-old woman with a history of a previous left hemispheric stroke presented with slurred speech after several bouts of seizure. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a new infarct on the right hemisphere in addition to an old infarct on the left hemisphere. Carotid angiography revealed stenosis of the right carotid siphon and occlusion of the left carotid artery. The patient underwent EC-IC bypass on the right side. Even though the early postoperative angiogram showed meager filling of MCA with no significant stenotic lesion change, a subsequent angiogram taken 15 months later, demonstrated a widely patent STA pedicle with occlusion of the previous intracranial stenotic lesion. Selected cases with an inaccessible intracranial stenotic lesion can benefit from EC-IC bypass surgery; however, its clear indication should first be established.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.123-129
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• 2006

In several experimental models, estrogens protect neurons against ischemic insults. However, the recent clinical studies of hormone replacement showed negative results to prevent stroke. Therefore, optimal models to study estrogen replacement for neuroprotection are needed before its clinical ap-plication. Organotypic hippocampal slice under oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) has been established as a model of cerebral ischemia and has advantages to study drug effects. We investigated whether estrogen protected CAI neurons and affected activation of Akt (pAkt) in CAI region under OGD. Thus, rat hippocampal slices on day 7 of culture were treated with $17-{\beta}$ estradiol (E, 1 nM) for 7 days before 30 min OGD, and cell death of CAI neurons was quantified by propidium iodide (PI) staining and expression of pAkt was studied by Western blot and immunofluorescence. PI intensity in slices treated with E was significantly reduced 72 hour after OGD compared to that of non-treated slices (p < 0.05). E pretreatment also increased the expression of pAkt 72 hour after OGD compared to that of no treatment (p<0.01). These data suggest that estrogen pretreatment may rescue neurons from ischemic insults through the activation of Akt and also indicate that our model would be a useful alternative method to study the mechanisms and effects of estrogen replacement treatment for neuroprotection.