Does propofol influence the electroretinogram to a lesser degree than thiopentone?
Propofol accordingly appeared to preserve the photoreceptor response better than thiopentone, and may therefore be considered to be more suitable for ERG recordings than thiopentone.
Our findings suggest a difference in cortical control of autonomic function between hypertensive and normotensive patients after stroke and point to a possible role of the insular cortex in the pathogenesis of essential hypertension.