Basilar artery occlusion is an uncommon cause of stroke, accounting for only 6–10% of large vessel strokes. 1 The most common underlying mechanism is atherosclerosis, but the basilar artery is also ...

Aspirin has recently been questioned as a preventive for heart attacks, even though we have been using it for decades. Statin ...

I am a 64-year-old man who has been having periodic shortness of breath for the past six months or so. This happens mostly upon exertion but sometimes occurs when I stand up. I do have a family ...

Revascularization of all vessels with stenosis was linked to lower rates of death, another MI, and further revascularization ...

I am a 64-year-old man who has been having periodic shortness of breath for the past six months or so. This happens mostly ...

Objective Acute basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is a catastrophe with high mortality and disability. Randomized controlled trial (RCT) data supporting/refuting reperfusion treatment are sparse in acute ...

In general, screening for blockages in the carotid arteries that provide blood flow to the brain is not recommended, but occasionally I do see people who get the diagnosis made as part of a study or ...