Effect of stimulation of the sphenopalatine ganglion on cortical blood flow in the rat.
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It is concluded that the cholinergic (and vasoactive intestinal polypeptidergic) innervation of the cerebral blood vessels, arising from the sphenopalatine ganglion has significant vasomotor potential and that this system may be of functional importance.Abstract:
The effects of electrical stimulation of the sphenopalatine ganglion on cortical blood flow and gas partial pressures (PO2 and PCO2) were studied in the anesthetized rat. Tissue PO2, PCO2, and local CBF were measured simultaneously in both parietal cortices by means of mass spectrometry. Stimulation of the sphenopalatine ganglion increased CBF and tissue PO2 by approximately 50 and 20%, respectively, in the ipsilateral parietal cortex. Smaller but significant increases in CBF and tissue PO2 were simultaneously seen in the contralateral parietal cortex. These variations were also accompanied by small decreases in PCO2 in both parietal cortices and a 5% increase in mean arterial pressure, whereas cortical electrical activity did not change. We conclude that the cholinergic (and vasoactive intestinal polypeptidergic) innervation of the cerebral blood vessels, arising from the sphenopalatine ganglion has significant vasomotor potential and that this system may be of functional importance.read more
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