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The posterior communicating artery is a potential location for an aneurysm, a bulging area in an artery. Aneurysms in this location make up about 25% of all intracranial aneurysms.

A basilar artery stroke is a type of posterior stroke, which affect the back part of the brain. This article covers the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for a basilar artery stroke.

A VB stroke is a type of stroke that occurs due to a blockage in the posterior circulation system. A person may experience dizziness and vertigo, weak limbs, headaches, vomiting, and nausea.

Patients with posterior circulation stroke did well overall, with 72% achieving a modified Rankin Scale score of 1 to 2 at 90 days. One patient with a basilar artery thrombosis died. Table.

Eligible patients had onset of stroke 4.5 to 24 hours before randomization, a posterior circulation Acute Stroke Prognosis Early CT Score (PC-ASPECTS; scores range from 0 to 10, with lower scores ...

Anterior Spinal Artery Stroke: (Left) T2-weighted axial MRI of the lower medulla; (Middle) T2-weighted axial MRI of the mid-cervical spine; (Right) T2-weighted sagittal MRI of the upper cervical spine ...

Posterior strokes can be missed in patients who present with dizziness. 3 In a study of 1666 patients who presented to the emergency department with dizziness, 35% of those with stroke/transient ...