Table 2.
Changes of ICP, CPP, MAP, heart rate, and cerebral hemodynamics
| Variable | Pre‐LI | Per‐ LI | Post‐ LI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICP, mmH2O | 211.3 ± 28.5 | 214.9 ± 27.7 | 208.5 ± 28.0 | 0.429 |
| CPP, mmHg | 65.5 ± 6.0 | 67.7 ± 4.3 | 69.0 ± 4.8 | 0.291 |
| MAP, mmHg | 87.8 ± 12.8 | 87.6 ± 11.0 | 87.9 ± 11.4 | 0.824 |
| Heart rate, bpm | 71.8 ± 14.8 | 71.4 ± 15.4 | 71.1 ± 15.0 | 0.784 |
| Affected MCA peak V s (cm/sec) | 134.8 ± 15.5 | 135.7 ± 15.5 | 135.3 ± 15.5 | 0.961 |
| Healthy MCA peak V s (cm/sec) | 88.8 ± 9.1 | 85.0 ± 8.4 | 87.4 ± 9.0 | 0.161 |
| Affected MCA pulsatility index | 0.96 ± 0.07 | 0.98 ± 0.06 | 1.00 ± 0.07 | 0.441 |
| Healthy MCA pulsatility index | 1.00 ± 0.05 | 0.98 ± 0.05 | 0.99 ± 0.05 | 0.807 |
Data are mean ± standard deviation. RIC, remote ischemic conditioning; ICP, intracranial pressure; CPP, cranial perfusion pressure; MAP, mean arterial pressure; MCA, middle cerebral artery; V s: systolic blood flow velocity; LI, limb ischemia.