Neurological complications and aspects of basilar artery occlusive disease.
A recent case of basilar artery occlusion (BAO) in a 62-year-old woman is presented, along with a review of the literature on the clinical aspects of the disorder and treatment options. Therapeutic modalities such as intravenous and intra-arterial thrombolysis may significantly improve outcomes for patients with this disease.
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Titto T
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Department of Neurology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. drtitto@yahoo.com
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Lenore N
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D001488:Basilar Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D020526:Brain Stem Infarctions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002526:Cerebellar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D018450:Disease Progression; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014715:Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*
D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents