Question

Vasogenic cerebral edema increases ICP by

a. shifting fluid in gray matter
b. altering the endothelial lining of cerebral capillaries
c. leaking molecules from the intracellular fluid to the capillaries
d. altering the osmotic gradient flow into the intravascular component

Answer 1

Vasogenic cerebral edema increases ICP by altering the endothelial lining of cerebral capillaries. When there is a hemorrhagic stroke and blood pools in the nervous tissue, it can cause edema by breaking down the blood-brain barrier and allowing fluid to accumulate in the region.

Step-by-step explanation:

Vasogenic cerebral edema increases ICP by altering the endothelial lining of cerebral capillaries. When there is a hemorrhagic stroke and blood pools in the nervous tissue, the blood-brain barrier can break down and allow additional fluid to accumulate in the region, resulting in edema. Increased vascular permeability and inflammation can also contribute to swelling or edema associated with vasogenic cerebral edema.