Monitoring of cerebral hemodynamics using near-infrared spectroscopy during local intra-arterial thrombolysis: Case report

Hisashi Nagashima, Hiroshi Okudera*, Shigeaki Kobayashi, Tomomi Iwashita

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The efficacy of continuous measuring of changes in regional cerebrovascular hemoglobin saturation during local intraarterial thrombolytic therapy for middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion is discussed. METHODS: To obtain real-time data on changing cerebral hemodynamics, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) was used during recanalization of an occluded MCA branch. Changes in regional cerebrovascular hemoglobin saturation of the affected left frontal lobe were observed immediately after intraarterial injection of urokinase (UK). RESULTS: A steady increase in regional oxygen saturation (rSO2) was observed until recanalization was confirmed angiographically as a result of 300,000 IU of UK. CONCLUSIONS: Monitoring of cerebrovascular hemoglobin saturation by NIPS is a simple, noninvasive technique suggesting its potential for intraoperative monitoring during interventional neuroradiologic procedures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)420-424
Number of pages5
JournalSurgical Neurology
Volume49
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998/04

Keywords

  • Cerebral ischemia
  • Fibrinolytic therapy
  • Monitoring
  • Near-infrared spectroscopy
  • Urokinase

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Clinical Neurology

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