title: [Positron-emission tomography in the diagnosis of middle cerebral artery lesions].
abstract: The regional brain glucose metabolism after the intravenous drop-by-drop infusion of saline and 50 mg of cavinton was measured with positron-emission tomography (PET) in the right middle brain artery in 5 patients with ischemic stroke. The increase of glucose metabolism was found in the region of post stroke cystic-focal and perifocal changes as well as in contralateral regions. The dose of cavinton (50 mg) was safe and well-tolerated by patients. The use of PET in evaluating of glucose metabolism changes in the brain helps in prognosis of the disease.
authors.forename: L N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Prakhova
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Il'ves
authors.forename: G V
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Kataeva
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Pozdniakov
authors.forename: I D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Stoliarov
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005947:Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020768:Middle Cerebral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D011379:Prognosis; D020521:Stroke / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D014748:Vinca Alkaloids / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D018696:Neuroprotective Agents; D014748:Vinca Alkaloids; C013983:vinpocetine; D005947:Glucose