School of Medicine

Unilateral hypoxic ischemia via common carotid artery infusion was not achieved. Despite evidence of hippocampal necrosis as indicated by Fluoro-Jade immunohistochemistry, animals displayed no qualitative neurological deficits. It is likely that intra-ischemic systemic and intracranial hypothermia created a neuroprotective environment during infusion. Further studies will necessitate sufficient temperature control based on intracranial temperatures.