What is top of the basilar syndrome?
Top of the basilar syndrome, also known as rostral brainstem infarction, occurs when there is thromboembolic occlusion of the top of the basilar artery. This results in bilateral thalamic ischemia due to occlusion of perforator vessels.
What are the symptoms of a basilar artery stroke?
Basilar Artery Stroke Symptoms
- Severe headache (without a cause)
- Numbness or weakness in the leg, arm, or face.
- Dizziness, loss of balance, or trouble walking.
- Double vision or loss of vision.
- Loss of coordination.
- Difficulty swallowing.
- Trouble breathing.
- Difficulty speaking or understanding speech.
What causes a basilar stroke?
Basilar artery infarct or occlusion (BAO) is caused by the obliteration of blood supply to the posterior circulation or vertebrobasilar system of arteries to the brain.
What is a pontine stroke?
A pontine cerebrovascular accident (also known as a pontine CVA or pontine stroke) is a type of ischemic stroke that affects the pons region of the brain stem. A pontine stroke can be particularly devastating and may lead to paralysis and the rare condition known as Locked-in Syndrome (LiS).
Can you recover from a basilar artery stroke?
The symptoms associated with basilar artery occlusion can be abrupt, particularly in embolic and distal occlusions, but many patients with atherosclerotic and proximal occlusions experience prodromal symptoms. Patients can experience a near-complete recovery if treatment is provided promptly.
What is a basal ganglia stroke?
This type of stroke occurs when blood leaks from a burst, torn, or unstable blood vessel into the tissue in the brain. The buildup of blood can create swelling, pressure, and, ultimately, brain damage. Many basal ganglia strokes are hemorrhagic strokes, which often result from uncontrolled high blood pressure.
How common is Bow Hunter syndrome?
Bow hunter’s syndrome (BHS), also known as rotational vertebral artery (VA) occlusion syndrome, is a rare yet treatable type of symptomatic vertebrobasilar insufficiency resulting from mechanical occlusion or stenosis of the VA during head and neck rotation or extension.