Pathogenesis of Brain Edema and Investigation into Anti-Edema Drugs

Brain edema is a potentially fatal pathological state that occurs after brain injuries such as stroke and head trauma. In the edematous brain, excess accumulation of extracellular fluid results in elevation of intracranial pressure, leading to impaired nerve function. Despite the seriousness of brai...

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Main Authors: Michinaga, Shotaro, Koyama, Yutaka
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4463627/