A new device that analyzes head and eye movements could revolutionize the diagnosis of vertebrobasilar strokes, a new study suggests. Lead author David E. Newman-Toker, MD, PhD, from Johns Hopkins ...
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Acute posterior circulation ischemic strokes are more difficult to diagnose in the emergency department (ED) than anterior circulation strokes, which leads to longer times before a ...
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2018 -- A simple finger-to-nose test by medical professionals almost doubled the recognition of possible stroke involving the circulation at the back of the brain, according to ...
Researchers found that the percentage of patients with functional independence at 90 days was higher in the alteplase group vs the standard treatment group. HealthDay News — For patients with mainly ...
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The anatomy of the posterior communicating artery (PCOM)
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Key Takeaways The posterior communicating artery (PCOM) connects to the internal ...
Approximately 20% of ischemic strokes involve the posterior circulation, primarily supplied by the vertebrobasilar system. While much is known about the stroke risk of vertebrobasilar stenotic disease ...
Researcher describes the limitations of currently available stroke screening tools and recent modifications made to these tools to improve diagnostic accuracy. Stroke diagnosis can be challenging for ...
A study in JAMA Neurology examined monitored anesthesia care’s efficacy and effectiveness, Neurology Advisor reports. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Ashutosh P. Jadhav, MD, and colleagues ...
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