(see alsocirculatory system). The vena cavae direct the blood back into the heart. The walls of a vein are formed of three layers like the walls of an artery. However, these layers are thinner and less muscular and collapse when empty. With such notable exceptions as the portal system, ...
Interleukin-12 (IL-12) blockage partially abolished the modulatory effect of macrophages/microglia on Tregs. Conclusion The generation of Th1-like Tregs was promoted in the brains of type 2 diabetic mice after stroke. Our study reveals significant Treg plasticity in diabetic stroke. Abbreviations: ...
CT scans will not reveal evidence of ischemic infarctions (those that reflect blockage of an artery) soon after the event because cell death and clearing of the infarcted area are required to differentiate the affected area from normal brain. However, if one waits too long, the behavior ...
The treatment of a ruptured fusiform distal anterior temporal artery aneurysm is a challenge for the stroke physician, however surgical closure and coil endovascular intervention are options. A total blockage can result in memory problems as well as object-related questions. We'd like to provide ...