IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Dinesh Chaudhari; Pushpendra N Renjen; Dr Anjali Mishra; Dr Abhas Kumar

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Treatment perspectives for Posterior Circulation Stroke

Dr. Dinesh Chaudhari, Pushpendra N Renjen, Dr Anjali Mishra, Dr Abhas Kumar

Abstract :

Posterior circulation stroke accounts for about 20% of ischemic strokes. Unlike the anterior circulation, the posterior circulation depends on one main artery. The basilar artery supplies the entire ainstem, the cerebellum, parts of the thalamus on both sides and the occipital lobes. The clinical presentation of basilar artery occlusion is highly variable ranging from transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or minor stroke to rapidly progressive ainstem dysfunction or coma at onset. These differences in presentation most likely represent differences in etiology. This article focuses on various treatment perspectives for Posterior Circulation Strokes