These characteristics may allow reperfusion in patients with basilar-artery stroke to have an effect over a longer time window after stroke onset than is seen in patients with anterior circulation ...

Basilar-artery occlusion, which accounts for approximately 10% of all ischemic strokes caused by intracranial proximal large-vessel occlusion, is associated with high morbidity and mortality. 1,2 ...

Sources. Tao C, Nogueira RG, Zhu Y, et al. Trial of endovascular treatment of acute basilar-artery occlusion. N Engl J Med. 2022;387:1361-1372.. Jovin TG, Li C, Wu L, et al. Trial of thrombectomy 6 to ...

LOS ANGELES, CA—Patients with acute strokes caused by basilar-artery occlusions (BAOs) fare much better with the addition of modern endovascular thrombectomy than with medical therapy alone, a ...

All patients had occlusion of the basilar artery confirmed on vascular imaging within 12 hours of stroke onset, and they had severe symptoms at presentation, with an NIHSS score of at least 10.

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Basilar artery syndrome'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.

Two randomized trials have shown benefits of endovascular therapy for Chinese patients with moderate to severe basilar artery ischemic strokes, but further trials are warranted in broader populations.

Basilar Artery Migraines. Written by Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhD. Medically Reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar, MD on January 26, 2025. Who's at Risk for Migraine with Brainstem Aura?

Basilar Artery Stenosis: Cerebral angiogram of the left vertebral / basilar artery; (Left) AP view; (Right) Lateral view.Note the severe stenosis (>90%) of the mid-basilar artery. AICA = anterior ...

Newer research suggests that it likely is not due to basilar artery spasms, but many people may still use the old term. While scientists have known about this type of migraine since 1961, ...

This article discusses the case of a 40-year-old man with basilar artery thrombosis, which, after numerous investigations, was found to be attributable to cocaine use. The authors highlight the ...