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Vertebrobasilar circulatory disorders are conditions in which blood supply to the back of the brain is disrupted. See also: Transient ischemic attack; Stroke. |
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Symptoms
Difficulty keeping your balance; Difficulty swallowing; Difficulty walking; Double vision or vision loss; Headache; H...
Causes
The vertebrobasilar system is also called the back (posterior) circulation of the brain. Three main blood vessels pro...
Tests
Tests depend on the possible underlying cause, but may include: CT or MRI of the brain; Computed tomography angiograp...
Treatments
Sudden onset of vertebrobasilar symptoms is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. For treatment info...
Complications
Complications of vertebrobasilar circulatory disorders are stroke and its complications. The complications of stroke ...
Prevention
General prevention of strokes caused commonly by atherosclerosis includes cessation of smoking, regular exercise, blo...
Doctor Specialties
Call 911 or your local emergency number, or get to the emergency room if you have any symptoms that may suggest a ver...
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