Medical & Clinical Reviews

Traumatic Brain Injury: Mechanistic Insight on Pathophysiological Mechanisms Underlying, Neurotransmitters, and Potential Therapeutic Targets

More than seven million Americans have suffered a stroke, and at an economic burden of billions annually. Among these cases, ischemic stroke is the only leading cause that accounts for more than 80% of cases of stroke patients. Almost 100% of patients who are being affected by severe and moderate head injury will not regain the pre-morbid level of ability and will be permanently disabled. Therefore, TBI is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally, particularly among young people.

Author(s):

Rajiv Kumar*

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