valproic acid has been researched along with Brain Dead in 2 studies
Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "The declaration of brain death requires a standardized clinical neurologic examination and, importantly, the resolution of the underlying cause." | 1.35 | Valproic acid intoxication imitating brain death. ( Auinger, K; Maggiorini, M; Müller, V; Rudiger, A, 2009) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (50.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Auinger, K | 1 |
| Müller, V | 1 |
| Rudiger, A | 1 |
| Maggiorini, M | 1 |
| Cottle, D | 1 |
| Dean, P | 1 |
2 other studies available for valproic acid and Brain Dead
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Valproic acid intoxication imitating brain death.
Topics: Anticonvulsants; Brain Death; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Male; Neurotoxicity Syndromes; Valpro | 2009 |
Ethical issues and donor numbers.
Topics: Brain Death; Ethics, Clinical; Humans; Hyperammonemia; Male; Tissue and Organ Procurement; Tissue Do | 2010 |