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Magnetic fields associated with anoxic depolarization in anesthetized rats

  • Y. Takanashi
  • , M. Chopp
  • , S. R. Levine
  • , J. Kim
  • , J. E. Moran
  • , N. Tepley
  • , Q. Chen
  • , G. L. Barkley
  • , K. M.A. Welch
  • Henry Ford Health System
  • Oakland University

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Abstract

We have performed simultaneous measurements of the DC-magnetoencephalogram (DC-MEG) and DC-electrocorticogram (DC-ECoG) in rats (n = 6) subjected to 90 s of reversible anoxia. The onset of major shifts of electric and magnetic signals occurred at 52 ± 18 (S.D.) and 68 ± 14 (S.D.), respectively, and reached a peak at 83 ± 27 and 102 ± 19 (S.D.) s, respectively, after termination of mechanical ventilation. DC-ECoG signal deflections were always associated with DC-MEG deflections. The time of onset and peak signals in both DC-MEG and DC-ECoG changes caused by asphyxia were highly correlated (r + 0.83, 0.94; P < 0.05, 0.001; respectively). Our observations suggest that the non-invasive technique of DC-MEG is reliable and may provide insight into the mechanisms of anoxic cerebral depolarization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13-16
Number of pages4
JournalBrain Research
Volume562
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 18 1991

Keywords

  • Anoxic depolarization
  • Asphyxia
  • Electrocorticography
  • Magnetoencephalography
  • Neuromagnetism

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