title: [Basilar artery migraine].
abstract: Basilar artery migraine is a rare headache characterized by attacks preceded and/or accompanied by transitory focal neurologic symptoms that point to dysfunction in the region irrigated by the basilar artery and its branches. Clinical variation in presentation can complicate differential diagnosis. We review the clinical characteristics, diagnostic criteria, complementary tests and most frequent results, as well as the differential diagnoses to be taken into consideration. We also suggest possible prophylactic and therapeutic measures based on recent genetic studies.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Moreno
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Díez-Tejedor
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001488:Basilar Artery; D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014711:Vertebral Artery
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D014635:Valproic Acid
vernacular_title: Migraña vertebrobasilar.