Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Basilar Artery / anatomy & histology
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Basilar Artery / pathology*
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Basilar Artery / physiopathology
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Brain Stem / blood supply
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Brain Stem / pathology*
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Brain Stem / physiopathology
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Brain Stem Infarctions / diagnosis*
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Brain Stem Infarctions / drug therapy
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Brain Stem Infarctions / physiopathology*
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Cerebellar Diseases / diagnosis
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Cerebellar Diseases / etiology
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Cerebellar Diseases / physiopathology
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Disease Progression
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Early Diagnosis
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Female
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Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Quadriplegia / etiology
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Quadriplegia / pathology
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Quadriplegia / physiopathology
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Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / complications*
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Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / drug therapy
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Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / physiopathology*