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Abstract #3181

CO2 as an engine for neuro-fluid flow

Alex A Bhogal1, Yunjie Tong2, Eva van Grinsven3, Jaco J.M. Zwanenburg1, and Marielle E.P. Philippens3
1Center for Imaging Science, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, 2Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States, 3Radiotherapy, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Synopsis

Keywords: Neurofluids, NeurofluidsWe use Blood Oxygen Level Dependent BOLD in combination with controlled hypercapnic stimulus to investigate the relationship between presumed cerebral blood volume changes and CSF flow in the brain. In a group of 11 subjects, we observe strong CSF inflow to the brain as a result of contracting cerebro-vasculature conforming to the Monro-Kellie Doctrine. Our results suggest that changes in arterial blood gases may provide an ‘engine’ through which to potentially enhance the clearance of waste from the brain.

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