Relationship between oxygen supply and cerebral blood flow assessed by transcranial Doppler and near – infrared spectroscopy in healthy subjects during breath – holding

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Breath – holding (BH) is a suitable method for inducing cerebral vasomotor reactivity (VMR). The assessment of VMR is of clinical importance for the early detection of risk conditions and for the follow-up of disabled patients. Trans...

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Main Authors: Grippi Gianfranco, Liboni William, Molinari Filippo, Negri Emanuela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-07-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/3/1/16