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Is there any drug that selectively increases cerebral blood flow but does not effect systemic blood pressure or heart rate?

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Dr. John Michel answered

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Unlikely: I am not aware of such a drug. I am not sure why you might want this . There is not a specific way to do this and many drugs are able to cross the blood brain barrier. See your doctor if you have any symptoms you cannot complain.

Answered 1/19/2016

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