Glymphatic-stagnated edema induced by traumatic brain injury
Per Kristian Eide, Geir Ringstad
Abstract
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) outcomes are notably affected by brain edema. A recent report by Hussain et al. unveils a unique form, glymphatic-stagnated brain edema, that stems from impaired glymphatic and lymphatic drainage induced by noradrenergic activation. Consequently, pan-noradrenergic inhibition may emerge as an innovative treatment for TBI-related edema, challenging traditional therapeutic approaches.
Topics & Concepts
Glymphatic systemEdemaTraumatic brain injuryBrain edemaMedicineLymphatic systemCerebral edemaAnesthesiaNeurosciencePsychologyPathologyInternal medicineCerebrospinal fluidPsychiatryCerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalusTraumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular DisturbancesTraumatic Brain Injury Research