Is Vertebral Artery Hypoplasia a Predisposing Factor for Posterior Circulation Cerebral Ischemic Events? A Comprehensive Review

Vertebral artery hypoplasia is not currently considered an independent risk factor for stroke. Emerging evidence suggest that vertebral artery hypoplasia may contribute to posterior circulation ischemic events, especially when other risk factors coexist. In the present literature review, we present...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European neurology 2013-01, Vol.70 (1-2), p.78-83
Hauptverfasser:	Katsanos, Aristeidis H., Kosmidou, Maria, Kyritsis, Athanassios P., Giannopoulos, Sotirios
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Brain Ischemia - etiology Cerebrovascular Circulation - physiology Humans Review Risk Factors Stroke - etiology Vertebral Artery - abnormalities
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