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Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
Summary
Description:
Localized or diffuse reduction in blood flow through the vertebrobasilar arterial system, which supplies the BRAIN STEM; CEREBELLUM; OCCIPITAL LOBE; medial TEMPORAL LOBE; and THALAMUS. Characteristic clinical features include SYNCOPE; lightheadedness; visual disturbances; and VERTIGO. BRAIN STEM INFARCTIONS or other BRAIN INFARCTION may be associated.
Also Known As:
Basilar Artery Ischemia; Basilar Insufficiency; Vertebral Artery Ischemia; Vertebro-Basilar Insufficiency; Vertebro-Basilar Ischemia Show All >>
Networked: 229
relevant articles (16 outcomes,
20 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Piracetam (Nootropil)
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1 outcome 1 study in 3 results
: IBA
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Calcium
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1 outcome 1 study in 3 results
: IBA
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Dihydroergocristine
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1 outcome in 2 results
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FDA 2
Generic
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Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
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1 outcome in 2 results
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FDA 80
Generic
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Alprostadil (Muse)
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1 outcome in 1 result
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FDA 8
Generic
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cytoflavin
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1 outcome in 1 result
: IBA
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glucuronyl glucosamine glycan sulfate (Vessel)
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2 studies in 18 results
: IBA
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Chloralose
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2 studies in 2 results
: IBA
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Xenon
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1 study in 2 results
: IBA
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Betahistine (Serc)
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1 study in 2 results
: IBA
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Diseases Related to Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
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Brain Ischemia (Cerebral Ischemia)
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Pathologic Constriction (Stenosis)
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Unstable Angina
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Intracranial Vasospasm
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Multi-Infarct Dementia (Dementia, Multi Infarct)
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Key Therapies for Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
Efficacy Chart >>
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Angioplasty (Angioplasty, Transluminal)
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4 outcomes 3 studies in 52 results
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Stents
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4 outcomes 1 study in 42 results
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Catheters
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1 outcome 2 studies in 4 results
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Carotid Endarterectomy
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1 outcome 1 study in 9 results
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Musculoskeletal Manipulations (Manipulative Therapy)
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1 outcome 1 study in 5 results
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