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Endovascular Revascularization for Basilar Artery Occlusion

Year: 2014

Type: review

Abstract: Basilar artery occlusion is one of the most devastating neurological conditions known to man. Though rare, patients with clinical syndromes localized to this anatomical region are often referred to acute stroke and endovascular units. Recent studies evaluating the efficacy of endovascular approaches to stroke have focused on anterior circulation syndromes. In this review, we examine the approaches to stroke syndromes due to basilar artery thrombosis. We share the relevant data for intravenous and intra-arterial tissue plasminogen activator as well as mechanical approaches to restoring perfusion in this critical area of the brain.

Source: Interventional Neurology

DOI: 10.1159/000368968

Authors: Jacky T. Yeung, Charles C. Matouk, Ketan R. Bulsara, Kevin N. Sheth

Institution: Yale University

Language: English

Topic: Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1996092257

FWCI: 0.356

Cites: 64

Cited by: 15

Related to: 10