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Brain death

Case contributed by: Dr Chris O'Donnell

Presentation:

Massive head injury, no signs of brain function but has been sedated so clinical tests not applicable at this time

Patient Data:

Age: 20
Gender: Male
From the case: Brain death
Modality: DSA (angiography)

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  • Absent internal carotid artery filling despite adequate filling of the external carotid artery branches

Common carotid artery

Absent internal carotid artery filling despite adequate filling of the external carotid artery branches

Typical features of brain death with absent cerebral blood - this occurs because the intracranial pressure exceeds the pulse pressure in the carotids and vertebrals

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