What causes stage 1 of intracranial hypertension? Stage 1 intracranial hypertension is caused by the:
A)loss of autoregulation that normally maintains constant blood flow during changes in cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP).
B)displacement of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) followed by compression of the cerebral venous system.
C)vasoconstriction of the cerebral arterial system with reciprocal increase in systemic blood pressure.
D)compression of the medulla oblongata in the brainstem by herniation of the cerebral cortex.

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If intracranial pressure remains high after CSF displacement out of the cranial vault, cerebral blood volume is altered, which causes stage 1 intracranial hypertension. Vasoconstriction and external compression of the venous system occur in an attempt to further decrease the intracranial pressure.

What Causes Stage 1 of Intracranial Hypertension? Stage 1 Intracranial