Title: Neurogenic pulmonary edema following cerebrovascular diseases
Abstract: Neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) is a fatal complication after severe injury of central nervous system. Various cerebrovascular diseases are the common causes of NPE.The mortality of NPE is high. Its pathogenesis involves a variety of factors; however, its exact mechanism remains obscure. This article reviews the advances in pathogenesis and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases complicated with NPE in recent years.
Key words:
Pulmonary edema; Cerebrovascular disorders; Subarachnoid hemorrhage; Intracranial pressure
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-08-15
Language: en
Type: article
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