Neckties and Cerebrovascular Reactivity in Young Healthy Males: A Pilot Randomised Crossover Trial

Background. A necktie may elevate intracranial pressure through compression of venous return. We hypothesised that a tight necktie would deleteriously alter cerebrovascular reactivity. Materials and Methods. A necktie was simulated using bespoke apparatus comprising pneumatic inner-tube with aneroi...

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Main Authors: Mark Rafferty, Terence J. Quinn, Jesse Dawson, Matthew Walters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Stroke Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/692595
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