Deteriorating neural connectivity of the hippocampal episodic memory network in mTBI patients: A cohort study

  • Hao Yan
  • , Chuanzhu Sun
  • , Xiaocui Wang
  • , Lijun Bai

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Abstract

The current study investigated topographies and causality profiles of left hippocampus-related brain systems identified with resting state functional correlations in mild TBI as well as healthy individuals. We found a set of significantly connected brain regions (nodes) involved in the left hippocampal intrinsic network and altered causality profiles among the identified nodes. Functional connectivity analysis showed that the hippocampal network concerning episodic memory in mild TBI survivors (mTBI) became increasingly larger than that in normal controls, especially the medial frontal gyrus (MeFG), middle frontal gyrus (MFG), and temporo-parietal conjunction area. Granger causality analysis (GCA) illustrated increased bilateral causal connectivity and ipsilateral interaction in the right hemisphere, which was in contrast to intensive ipsilateral causal connection in the left hemisphere in normal controls. We postulated that the dysfunctioned hippocampus and ineffective compensation strategy resulted in a weakening episodic memory in mTBI patients.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, IJCNN 2017 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2979-2986
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781509061815
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Jun 2017
Event2017 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, IJCNN 2017 - Anchorage, United States
Duration: 14 May 201719 May 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks
Volume2017-May

Conference

Conference2017 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, IJCNN 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnchorage
Period14/05/1719/05/17

Keywords

  • Episodic memory
  • Functional connectivity
  • Granger causality analysis
  • Hippocampus
  • Traumatic brain injury

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