Application Of Multimodal Neuromonitoring And Other Variables In The Prognostic Process Of Traumatic Brain Injury

Volume 24, Number 2(93) (2014)

Andrius Macas, Diana Bilskienė, Alina Vilkė, Martynas Gedminas Abstract The aim of this article is to review pathogenesis, clicinal manifestations, diagnostic and multimodality monitoring aspects of traumatic brain injury, as well as to point out the relevevance of prognosing outcomes.Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability, in young people particularly, thus…

The Value Of Neuromonitoring Methods During Endarterectomies

Volume 24, Number 2(93) (2014)

Diana Bilskienė, Dalia Urbanaitė, Alina Vilkė, Gediminas Banevičius, Andrius Macas Abstract Carotid endarterectomy remains the „gold standard of treatment“ for patients with high-grade atherosclerotic carotid stenosis. The aim of this procedure is to relieve neurological symptoms, to re-establish blood flow and to prevent complications, such as cerebral ischemia, intracerebral hematoma, myocardial infarction or death. However,…