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Cerebral Blood Supply Overview by Audrey Nicole Lising is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The brain requires a constant blood supply to maintain its high metabolic function. It receives 15% of cardiac output, with the internal carotid artery supplying 80% of blood to the brain via the anterior circulation. The middle cerebral artery, a branch of the internal carotid, supplies most brain structures and can cause significant damage if occluded. The brain has tight oxygen and glucose requirements due to its metabolism, making proper cerebral blood flow critical for preventing irreversible damage.
- Author
- Audrey Nicole Lising
- Language
- EN