Definition of «cerebrovascular»

Cerebrovascular refers to the circulatory system that supplies blood to the brain. This includes both the arteries and veins that carry oxygen-rich blood to the brain as well as the network of tiny vessels called capillaries, which facilitate the exchange of nutrients, waste products, and gases between the blood and surrounding tissues in the brain. The cerebrovascular system is crucial for maintaining proper brain function and overall health.

Phrases with «cerebrovascular»

Sentences with «cerebrovascular»

Too few patients with retinal infarction, or loss of blood flow in the eye, are evaluated for stroke risk or seen by a neurologist, putting them at increased risk for another stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018, a world premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease for researchers and clinicians. (sciencedaily.com)
The proportion of a rare type of stroke, called spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage or sSAH, is increasing among pregnant women, according to preliminary research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018, a world premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease for researchers and clinicians. (sciencedaily.com)
Dr. Healton has published extensively in clinical neuroscience, especially in cerebrovascular disease and the neurological complications of systemic diseases, as well as community - based health services research. (gumc.georgetown.edu)
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