Angioplasty for basilar artery atherosclerosis
Male
Radiography
03 medical and health sciences
Treatment Outcome
0302 clinical medicine
Arteriosclerosis
Basilar Artery
Humans
Angioplasty, Balloon
Aged
3. Good health
DOI:
10.3171/jns.1992.77.6.0941
Publication Date:
2009-05-26T20:47:54Z
AUTHORS (3)
ABSTRACT
✓ A case is presented of severe atherosclerosis of the basilar artery, successfully treated with percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty. Crescendo daily transient ischemic attacks consisted of alternating hemiplegia and were refractory to medical management, including anticoagulation therapy. The clinical course, endovascular treatment, and results are described. Prior published experiences with this condition are reviewed.
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