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I know cervical vertebral artery occlussion has a direct efeect on the cerebellum and occipital parts of the brain. Nobody has concrete proof but I have researched it on line and found that this is a problem often over looked. I have found that most neurologist have always went the safe route in their diagnosis. Not to pursue it with 3D CT scanning to find it conclusive with Rotational artery occlusion at the C1-C2 location as being the root cause.
The vertigo due to VBI rarely is brought on by head turning, which could occlude the ipsilateral vertebral artery and result in decreased blood flow to the brain If the contralateral artery is occluded. If there is accompanying diplopia, graying of vision and blurred vision, you must check with an ophthalmologist. if VBI progresses, there may be weakness of quadriceps, felt like buckling of knees. Consult a neurologist immediately and get a quick investigation for the same. Take care.
You should ask for an Angiogram so docs can see the flow in the right vertebral artery. (A Primary Care Doctor, Neurologist or Neurosurgeon can order this.)
A person can live perfectly fine with one vertebral artery (I had an appt with a vascular neurosurgeon last week andasked that exact question.) With that being said, there are also procedures such as stent placement and angioplasty to "open" the artery.
It was found that I have a dissection which has cut off all blood flow through my left vertebral artery. However, a stent was not placed because my other vertebral artery has sufficient bloodflow from what I have been told. Since this I have suffered migraines, neck pain, and as of in the recent months I now have tingling of my feet and hands. Sometimes my vision is a bit blurred. If I put my chin to my chest, pain shoot through the back of my neck and down my legs.
ago our daughter, aged 31, suffered dissections to her left carotid artery and the vertebral arteries at the base of her skull. she had strokes from which she recovered quite well.
just over a month ago, she suffered dissection of her right carotid artery and it has a pseudoaneurysm. no stroke this time as she was on a low dose aspirin. surgery or a stent were considered too risky to do. she had 2 blood flow to the brain tests and all appears well. she will be monitored by a neurologist.
Although these could represent a migraine variant, given your recent history of an acceleration/deceleration injury from your accident, my biggest concern would be for a carotid artery dissection. Essentially, what this means is that the layers within the artery have torn and eventually over time, blood flow may propogate that tear which can result in either blockage of the artery, formation of non-obstructive blood clots, and aneurysm formation.
In medicine, subclavian steal syndrome (SSS), also called subclavian steal phenomenon or subclavian steal steno-occlusive disease, is a constellation of signs and symptoms that arise from retrograde (reversed) flow of blood in the vertebral artery or the internal thoracic artery, due to a proximal stenosis (narrowing) and/or occlusion of the subclavian artery.
What kind of biopsy? What about an angiogram? Would that be a regular angiogram or would the dr. have to go in the small artery or vessel and how would they know what vessel or artery to go in thru since it's a small artery or vessels.
If these tests indicate you have coronary artery disease or you have severe symptoms, your doctor may recommend a coronary angiogram to evaluate the severity of coronary artery disease and the exact location of any narrowing or blockages.
Do you have severe chest pain (angina)?. Is medication ineffective to treat symptoms? You may want to google COURAGE study before you have a discussion with your doctor. It will give you an insight of the appropriate treatment for coronary artery disease.
how do i intepret an angiogram result? to know which is left or right? how to know if there is a block?
I recently was told that I was born without my right vertebral artery (confirmed with MRI). Neurologist said I had nothing to worry about but, it might be the cause of some of my headaches, I also have Hypotension (90/60 with resting heart rate of 50-60 is normal for me). I have frequent spells of severe fatigue, light and foggy headed, racing or heart of chest pains. I am wondering if I should seek a second opinion. I am 52 years old and in general good health.
I am 68 years old. Recently I had a CV VAS CAROTID BILATERAL test
How concern should I be? can this condition be reverse or prevent from getting worse?
Conclusions of the test
< 50% right internal carotid artery stenosis. < 50% left internal carotid artery stenosis. Antegrade flow
noted in the vertebral arteries. There is heterogeneous, irregular atherosclerotic plaque noted in bilateral
internal carotid arteries.
RIGHT VELOCITIES LEFT VELOCITIES
Proximal CCA = 106/26 cm/sec.
because i have pulsatile tinnitus in my right ear [when i turn my head to the left] It showed "Posterior circulation anatomy unremarkable with dominant left vertebral artery, normal basilar trunk, an asymmetric basilar terminus with congenitally hypoplastic or absent right P1 segment."
But my ENT didn't seem worried. Should I be?
How did this happen? We now have to get a CT angiogram of the carotid and other heart tests. He is on plavix, no statins. He quit smoking after the stroke. He is upset they won't clear him to take out the gall bladder yet. What are the risks of surgery with his current carotid function (40-45% on the right side) too? Is there an up side to his having some returning blood flow to the left side or do we need to worry more about another stroke??
My Husband has a 100% blockage in the left vertebral artery and a 75% Blockage in the left carodid artery.
He recently had a stent placed in the Basilar artery which was blocked 75% also before surgery. He had a stroke after the procedure which has left him paralized on his left side. The question is how dangerous is it to leave the other arteries like they are?
He was told that the right vertebral artery would take over and that he could live a normal life with just the one artery.
Since being released from the hospital, he is suffering with severe headaches. Has anyone experienced this? If so, how long before they subside? Also, he is worried that he may still be at risk for a stroke? He is 45 years old and otherwise in great shape physically.
I am a 52 year old femal with a history of migrane headaches. I have a family history of cerebral anuerysms; my father dying from one at age 52, and my grandfather at 54. Recently I began having a different type of headache, centered behind the eyes, with very intense stabbing pain. I have also had neck pain radiating into shoulder, arm and back. disturbances to peripheral vision, dizziness, and tingling to fingers, and tremors to my right hand. Cardiac concerns have been ruled out.
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