Introduction  Vertebrobasilar insufficiency is defined as transitory ischemia of the vertebrobasilar circulation. Dizziness, vertigo, headaches, vomit, diplopia, blindness, ataxia, imbalance, and weakness in both sides of the body are the most common symptoms. Objective  To review the literature regarding the three available diagnostic testing in patients with dizziness complaints secondary to ...

Vertebrobasilar insufficiency leading to posterior circulation infarcts caused by congenital hypoplasia of the bilateral transverse foramina at the C2 level, affecting the caliber and flow of the bilateral distal cervical vertebral arteries in an adult, has not been previously reported. A 41-year-old male presented with episodic dizziness for a period of 1 year prior to consultation. Computed t...

abstract background: in patients with cervical spondylosis, cord compression and impingement of cord vessels as well as the vertebral artery may be accompanied by vertigo. we evaluated improvement of vertigo in these patients after surgical and medical treatment. methods: in this prospective study we reviewed 16 patients with vertigo suspected of cervical spondylosis, admitted to our hospital b...

Isolated subclavian artery is a rare anomaly where the artery, instead of originating from aorta, connected to ipsilateral pulmonary via ductus arteriosus. Presentation varies asymptomatic vertebrobasilar insufficiency and claudication arm. About 100 odd cases were reported in literature. Some them underwent definitive surgical repair, ie, reimplantation others percutaneous closure patent arter...