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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 00:48In Vivo Stroke Induction
- 03:06Neurological Deficit Scoring (NDS) and Filament Removal
- 04:14Intravenous Catheter Jugular Vein Installation for Continuous 48 Hr Treatment
- 06:28Results: Representative Effects of Continuous I.V. or I.P. Conivaptan Treatment on Stroke-evoked Brain Edema
- 07:18Conclusion
Our studies have revealed that the beneficial effects of conivaptan are dependent on the method of delivery after experimental stroke in mice. We have developed a research protocol for delivery of the receptor blocker via IV catheter on stroke-evoked brain edema formation in mice.
